be pulled

Example Sentences

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U.S. officials may with justification query the database and a U.S. citizen’s numbers may be pulled.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

These objects represent some of the most extreme conditions in the universe, with gravity so strong that nearby matter and even light can be pulled in if they get too close.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

The penalty the visitors were not given came when Amad Diallo appeared to be pulled back inside the box by Adrien Truffert, with Manchester United leading 1-0 after Bruno Fernandes' penalty.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

There will be many times in your future when your boyfriend will be pulled by different priorities — whether it’s a demanding boss or client.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 14, 2026

The seats of the chairs had to be pulled down.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy