pulled

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A private gauge of China’s services activity pulled back from a near three-year high in March, signaling continued but slower growth as the war in the Middle East raises external risks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Luka Doncic pulled up in the midrange and grabbed his left leg before eventually walking off the court under his own power in a 139-96 loss to the Thunder.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The hosts then pulled themselves to within two points soon after when Sailor converted his own try to set up a tense finale.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

That year, a customer understood to be Amazon—which comprised half its annual sales at the time—drastically pulled back orders.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Mutti took him by the arm and pulled him away then.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo