pull down

Example Sentences

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Is it damaging for artists’ careers to pull down dates over low sales?

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

“Will be interesting to see how spiking gas prices pull down the two lower legs of the E,” another user wrote.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

For U.S. corporations already struggling to defend profits in the face of rising costs before the conflict, any further squeeze could pull down estimates.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“If they’re running up against the 22% price increase year-to-date, they may pull down their buying programs to see if they can buy a dip, or they can buy when prices stabilize.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

“If he is dead,” said George, “we ought to pull down the shades all through the house.”

From "Stuart Little" by E.B. White