pull

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The gravitational pull of an undiscovered planet, several times larger than Earth, was seen as a possible reason for the discrepancy.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

The company remains the leader in the consumer chatbot market, but recently missed some internal revenue targets and watched rival Anthropic pull ahead among business customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Amid all the upheaval, drama and success in his life, Haaland has felt the pull of home, frequently returning to his native country where he owns several properties.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The company must pull the ads within 30 days, according to the ruling.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

In bed, I pull the covers up to my neck and curl into a ball, but those damn butterflies won’t stay still.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam