pulled
Example Sentences
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But the class of the Light Blues came through in the final third as they pulled clear to triumph by 11.02 seconds for a seventh win in eight years.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
A dance hall track by Sean Paul started and she pulled Bell back onto the floor.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
"Enceladus itself is a key driver of this environment, releasing huge amounts of water vapor that gets ionized, loading the magnetosphere with heavy plasma that is then pulled around as the planet spins."
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
When ABC pulled the plug on the new season of “The Bachelorette,” its cast of suitors saw their 15 minutes of fame seemingly evaporate before it could begin.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Wolf raced him and easily won, but then pulled back to let Torak catch up.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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