pull through

Example Sentences

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An ailing Carlos Alcaraz said "believing" helped him pull through one of the most demanding matches of his career to down Alexander Zverev in five epic sets and reach his first Australian Open final Friday.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

Our star dying is an event, the authors say, that even tardigrades are not going to pull through.

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2025

Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett struggled at times against the Chargers, but found a way to pull through in the fourth quarter of a 13-9 preseason win.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2024

Caught in the middle are Haitians of every generation wondering if the country will pull through, and whether they will live to see its future.

From Seattle Times • May 26, 2024

They thought he’d die, but he managed to pull through … barely.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney