pull

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This is done by tracking subtle movements in the host star and measuring the gravitational pull exerted by the orbiting object.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

“If this kind of pull back really made you nervous, you’re probably carrying too much risk,” Sosnick said.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Seventeen runs from a maiden century, he scented six of them when Nathan Gilchrist dropped short, but his pull found only the hands of Dan Mousley at deep square leg.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 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

More than once, our moms had to pull us apart in order to get Jilly Bean in the car for the drive to the airport.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith