pull down

Example Sentences

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Many economists are bracing for officials to pull down their expectations for the economy.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

“If they’re running up against the 22% price increase year-to-date, they may pull down their buying programs to see if they can buy a dip, or they can buy when prices stabilize.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

The spread hinges on investor demand for these bonds; having more buyers in a market can lower spreads and pull down mortgage rates.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 12, 2026

On July 10, the band asked the government to cease and desist the use of its recording and pull down the video.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 20, 2025

A few paces in front of me Camilla struggled on tiptoe to pull down her umbrella, which dragged her along in little skipping steps—Mary Poppins in her black funeral dress.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt