pull

Example Sentences

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Batygin and Brown argued that something with a large gravitational pull must be affecting their orbit, and proposed planet nine as a potential explanation.

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

“She can be sort of mean, and we don’t like her in the beginning. As the series grows, you really feel for her. That’s so hard to pull off, and she does it in spades.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

"I just got to see him pull away," Hamilton said.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

She sets the baskets down and reaches into the pocket of her apron to pull out another name tag.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith