The show was 'yanked' off the air. [=the show was suddenly canceled; it was suddenly decided that the show would no longer be broadcast]
She gave the rope a 'yank'. [=she yanked the rope]
She 'yanked' on the dog's leash.
(..) - Sorry. That official FBI business? What? Bet the Bureau's accusing you of the same thing in Dallas. Standing around holding your yank while bombs are exploding. Do I know you? No, but I've been watching your career for a good while. Back when you were (..)1998 The X Files