be pulled

Example Sentences

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U.S. officials may with justification query the database and a U.S. citizen’s numbers may be pulled.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Much of the frying process occurs under negative pressure, which increases the tendency for oil to be pulled into the food.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

The New York Times, which first reported the story, said it "appears to be the first commercial novel from a major publishing house to be pulled over evidence of AI use".

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

There will be many times in your future when your boyfriend will be pulled by different priorities — whether it’s a demanding boss or client.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 14, 2026

I am relieved to be pulled away from these thoughts by the sound of the person on the other side of Joe.

From "The Misfits" by James Howe