Run and Yank

Run

Run verb - To go at a pace faster than a walk.

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Yank and run are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Yank" instead a verb "Run".

Nearby Word: running

Yank verb - To move or cause to move with a sharp quick motion.

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Run and yank are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Run" instead a verb "Yank".

Nearby Words: yanked, Yankee, yanking

Yank the Dog's Chain: Happens to Punpun and Aiko frequently, especially in the later volumes, when they're on the run after Punpun murdered Aiko's mom.

Source: Manga / Oyasumi Punpun
Yank the Dog's Chain: In "Last Call", Ash reconciles with his father, who finally realizes Ash was telling the truth all these years... and is then run over and killed by the possessed Delta.

Source: Series / Ash vs. Evil Dead
Yank the Dog's Chain: The first time Fluttershy attempts to test run she gets off to a good start, but her trauma kicks in and she stumbles at the last second making only 0.5.

Source: Recap / My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic S2 E22 "Hurricane Fluttershy"

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