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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

The same pull, at times so strong it feels gravitational, to slip my line from its mooring and drift silently away.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2023

I pull at my shirt collar, which is pinching my neck.

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko




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