He stumbled on the step and hard hands dragged him in.

A hand reached out and dragged him quickly in.

We were alongside, eager hands dragged us from the boat.

Strong hands dragged the blankets away with the familiarity of long service.

He sat up, dragged a hand across his face.

His right hand grabbed the other man by the throat and dragged him away from the bar.

He felt strong hands grasp his shirt and drag him away from the support of the wall.

The hands of the clock on the wall dragged round.

Then a ruthless hand dragged her away from the phone.

A strong hand clamped onto his arm, dragged him around.