pull

Example Sentences

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That led to speculation Arteta was putting pressure on his players to pull out but the team on the pitch for the loss to Southampton suggested that was not the case.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

But only the men who happen to pull on the jersey of the national soccer team have proven themselves capable of turning tragedy from high art into national humiliation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

This is done by tracking subtle movements in the host star and measuring the gravitational pull exerted by the orbiting object.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

“If this kind of pull back really made you nervous, you’re probably carrying too much risk,” Sosnick said.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

He paused every few strides, clinging to brambles and roots, struggling against the pull of Pain as he strained to listen for her reply.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman