pulling

Example Sentences

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"As the moving van was pulling into the road, we were told by a friend to cancel immediately because two other groups were already waiting," Warr said.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Then that afternoon, President Trump posted on social media that Israel was pulling back in Lebanon, and Hezbollah had agreed to stop shooting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 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

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

“Will, are you all right?” asks Father, pulling me close.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes