as in pried
to raise, move, or pull apart with or as if with a lever
let's try to jimmy the door lock with my credit card
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The complaint alleges that Moseley interfered with her players’ mental health treatment, pried into players’ personal and romantic lives and threatened players about scholarships and playing time.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025 -
The linchpin isn't just at risk; it's being actively pried loose.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Mahomes pulled the Chiefs within one in the third quarter.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The drawstring waist is adjustable and has a stretchy waistband for improved comfort even when pulled tight.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Jimmied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jimmied. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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