Before he could make any further comment a sudden tug on his line drew his attention.

A sudden tug on his arm dragged Simon to his knees.

But Modyun drew it clear with an effort and a sudden tug.

Then there came a sudden and rather hard tug.

He grasped the handle, and threw his weight into a sudden tug.

At the end of the line there was a sudden tug; then a scream and splash.

Lazarus felt a sudden cold tug at his heart.

There was a sudden sharp tug at her sack, making her heart jump.

He gave a sudden sharp tug, and pulled his fingers free.

I felt a sudden sharp tug on the rope around my hands.