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Example Sentences

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Even his core interest in creatures, so often a well of amazement and positivity, couldn’t pull him up.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The race was shaking out to be mighty close, and as the first initial votes were tallied, Pratt was leading Raman for the second spot behind Bass, but by Sunday Raman began to pull ahead.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

After multiple attempts to order Lowe to pull down the building, the council took her to court after she failed to comply with the demolition order.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

—Asian equities mostly retreated Wednesday as renewed U.S.-Iran tensions stoked fears of supply disruptions and prompted investors to pull capital from stock markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

I pull the map from beneath our seat.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes