pulling in
Example Sentences
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Will Sommer: It’s kind of like pulling in the lobster traps.
From Slate • May 7, 2026
“There’s just a big question mark about where gasoline is going to be pulling in from next,” said Smith.
From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026
The culprit is an unseen companion star that is pulling in material from its larger neighbor.
From Science Daily • May 1, 2026
More recently, the format has also gained traction in the U.S., with platforms such as ReelShort and DramaBox, both created by Chinese founders, pulling in tens of millions of dollars from American viewers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
Ashton’s wasn’t pulling in enough customers to make money, and Luma found herself working longer and longer hours to keep the place afloat.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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