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as in rough
marked by a series of sharp quick motions made jerky progress walking with the new crutches

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Recent Examples on the Web Banas stole the show from five others with an alternately jerky and slinky dance that helped drive his career second act as a choreographer. Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 30 July 2024 You're required to try the Beaver Nuggets, brisket sandwich, homemade fudge, kolaches, and jerky at each location—but who's complaining? Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 July 2024 Visitors can expect fan favorites including Beaver nuggets, jerky, Texas barbecue and homemade fudge. Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 5 June 2024 Ebels is well known for its meats, jerky, and meat processing. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 22 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for jerky 

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“Jerky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jerky. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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