pull

Example Sentences

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However, the Earth’s gravitational pull is such that the Moon also orbits the planet every 27 days.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

His plan has been for Israel to pull back gradually, letting the Lebanese army come in and establish control in areas that will grow, they said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Portland couldn’t recover and the Sparks capitalized on turnovers to pull ahead by as much as 18.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The thinking is that as long as people are bringing home a paycheck, they’re unlikely to pull back on spending in a major way.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The once-subtle tug of the realms would become a heaving pull.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman