pull at
Example Sentences
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As he starts to pull at the thread, Ulysses finds himself up against not just the entire community but — improbably, given the setting — the yakuza.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
While the stories weave and interconnect throughout the night, the main thread that Bono continues to pull at is his relationship with his father, Bob Hewson.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2025
Romance scammers will spin all sorts of stories to pull at heartstrings, even ridiculous ones about being a millionaire who lost access to his fortune and is down on his luck.
From Slate • Jan. 27, 2024
He said people needing affordable housing the most are a large, unorganized group that has little pull at the Legislature.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 13, 2024
Minli shrugged again, but the urge to go home began to pull at her strongly.
From "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" by Grace Lin
