pull at
Example Sentences
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As he starts to pull at the thread, Ulysses finds himself up against not just the entire community but — improbably, given the setting — the yakuza.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 15, 2026
While the stories weave and interconnect throughout the night, the main thread that Bono continues to pull at is his relationship with his father, Bob Hewson.
From Salon ● Jun. 10, 2025
Usually when I’m investigating, I can find a few loose threads to pull at by searching newspaper archives, court records or social media.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2024
Romance scammers will spin all sorts of stories to pull at heartstrings, even ridiculous ones about being a millionaire who lost access to his fortune and is down on his luck.
From Slate ● Jan. 27, 2024
I pull at my sleeve and see a mark—maybe from Gene’s backpack?
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
