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

Much of the frying process occurs under negative pressure, which increases the tendency for oil to be pulled into the food.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 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

It rightly seems important to treat your children equally and not be pulled into a toxic relationship with your ex that you did not sign up for.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026

Marshall relaxed and allowed himself to be pulled down the street, but he didn’t look convinced.

From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder