pulling

Example Sentences

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Open title, pulling ahead on the back nine at Riviera Country Club, which was playing host to the major championship for the first time.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

This is becoming a pressing problem for Europe, which is facing increased vulnerability as the U.S. begins pulling military assets out of the region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

“Following LLY’s retatrutide data/investor meeting, we see the company pulling even further ahead of the competition in the obesity/Type 2 diabetes space,” said JPMorgan analysts led by Chris Schott.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

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

A couple of people headed toward the elevators, and Mr. Haber’s secretary was pulling her handbag out of a drawer.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu