pull at
Example Sentences
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While the stories weave and interconnect throughout the night, the main thread that Bono continues to pull at is his relationship with his father, Bob Hewson.
From Salon ● Jun. 10, 2025
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
“Daughters” is what some people are calling a “three tissue” movie that is sure to pull at heartstrings.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 23, 2024
The same pull, at times so strong it feels gravitational, to slip my line from its mooring and drift silently away.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 20, 2023
But they kept slipping, especially on the hills, and I would have to tug and pull at them to keep them going forward.
From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier
