pull at
Example Sentences
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As he starts to pull at the thread, Ulysses finds himself up against not just the entire community but — improbably, given the setting — the yakuza.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
Usually when I’m investigating, I can find a few loose threads to pull at by searching newspaper archives, court records or social media.
From BBC • Oct. 27, 2024
Romance scammers will spin all sorts of stories to pull at heartstrings, even ridiculous ones about being a millionaire who lost access to his fortune and is down on his luck.
From Slate • Jan. 27, 2024
He said people needing affordable housing the most are a large, unorganized group that has little pull at the Legislature.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 13, 2024
I pull at the shoulder of the vest so it doesn’t rub into my bony collarbone.
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
