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Neither of the two words you have selected are appropriate in the context you are using them in. Are you physically having to drag or pull the men back to work? If so, either of those words would ...
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System
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2019-12-08T02:38:15Z (about 5 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision
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spiceyokooko
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2019-12-08T02:38:15Z (about 5 years ago)
Neither of the two words you have selected are appropriate in the context you are using them in.
Are you physically having to drag or pull the men back to work? If so, either of those words would work, but **only** if you are physically dragging them back to work.
You'll notice in your word meanings, both say _haul a person_ or _pull someone_ they can only be used if you are physically pulling a person.
In your sample text you suggest that you are _verbally_ encouraging them back to work, _('How long is your break?' I shouted.)_ if that is the case then _chivvy_ would be a better word to use -
From OED -
> chivvy, v.1
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> To harry, harass, trouble, worry.
In use -
> Doris..and I chivvied the chicken around till we caught her.
>
> ...exhausted by my daily ritual of _chivvying_ up the men every two hours.
The word _up_ is not strictly necessary and would work with or without it.
#1: Imported from external source
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System
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2012-12-23T15:39:57Z (almost 12 years ago)
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