- present participle of pull.
pulling
Example Sentences
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An AFP correspondent at the scene saw rescuers pulling people from the rubble.
From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2026
They are later seen pulling Belgal from the vehicle and carrying him into the hospital.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
"It gives lions the opportunity to engage in behaviors such as tearing, pulling and manipulating food over extended periods, which are important components of their natural feeding ecology."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026
Chinese government bond prices have risen this year, pulling down the yield on China’s benchmark 10-year bond on Wednesday to as low as 1.7%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
Frank Gibson had quit pulling at his pointed beard.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
