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

These objects represent some of the most extreme conditions in the universe, with gravity so strong that nearby matter and even light can be pulled in if they get too close.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

The penalty the visitors were not given came when Amad Diallo appeared to be pulled back inside the box by Adrien Truffert, with Manchester United leading 1-0 after Bruno Fernandes' penalty.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

However, the war could also end, which could cause rate-hike expectations to be pulled back quickly, he added.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

He let himself be pulled a few steps, but he moved with such reluctance that she finally lifted her head to see what he was looking at.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin