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

On 86, a pull at a Stokes bouncer was parried by Pope flying down the leg side.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 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

And Nicole felt her mother’s hand tighten on her shoulder for a second, saw the pull at her jaw.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray