1.   He felt a gentle tug on his sleeve.

2.   A few semi-cooling moments later, he smiles and, with a gentle tug, the coat is in place for another take.

3.   A gentle tug after six weeks may indicate that roots have grown.

4.   A gentle tug on the mounting bracket -- the metal brace that the fixture was attached to -- should give a good idea if it is secure.

5.   But a gentle tug on the leash from Binsbachar and Skipper resumed his temperament as a working dog.

6.   If your dog continues to struggle, food treats, soft talking and gentle tugs will usually solve the problem.

7.   If the needles detach with a gentle tug, pass the tree by.

8.   Put a plastic bag over the pot, keep it moist and wait until the stem resists a gentle tug.

9.   While Ensminger stewed, waiting to deliver a post-tackle earful to his non-conforming tailback, he felt a gentle tug on the back of his shirt.