pulling

Example Sentences

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They are one of the city’s defining institutions, capable of pulling politicians, celebrities, children’s television characters and millions of everyday fans into the same conversation.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

"That was pulling something special out of the hat and a bit of luck to do it at the right time, but that is just where I am at the moment."

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The base had a steep correction of 48% from the high of $64.82 to the low of the base at $33.52, but the stock market was also pulling back sharply at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Shae first had to book a business-class ticket, then confirm through Emirates’s online chat that a first-class upgrade was actually available before pulling the trigger.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

I left, going past her father and out to the side step just as a minivan was pulling into the driveway.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott