I mean Yanking up, with movements suited to the occasion, each individual growing thing that doesn't belong.
"More Jonathan Papers"
Elisabeth Woodbridge
Then a shout went up, Yanking his eyes around with the rest of those standing near.
"Police Your Planet"
Lester del Rey
But the man did not hear him, for he was Yanking into place the lever that enabled him to run on direct drive for fourth speed.
"Tom Swift and his Electric Runabout or, The Speediest Car on the Road"
Victor Appleton