pull at

Example Sentences

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Still, the error of Archer's needless pull at Brendan Doggett was dwarfed by the drop of Smith.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025

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

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

But how would you make your shots curve through the air, with no gravity to pull at the ball?

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins