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Sybrina’s Phrase Thesaurus May 2004 Newsletter

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1. he got a grip on the rock and pulled himself across

2. gripping a fistful of fabric,  pulled with all her might

3. his hands were on her shoulders, gently pulling her toward him

4. he put his hands on her shoulders, drawing her to him

5. scooped the strap of her tote bag onto her shoulder

MOVING PARTS—HN112  HANDS 112 (PULLING)

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...from descriptions of the body, and how it looks, moves and interacts
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6. with a quick jerk he had torn the wire from the wall

7. he put his hand out and caught her chin, forcing her face to his

8. he put his hand under her chin, turning her toward him

9. tugged a great handful of his hair

10. snatching it away

11. he half dragged, half carried her

12. pulled herself upright