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  • past tense form of pull.
  • past participle of pull.
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pulled

[poold] / pʊld /




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The strongest movement generally occurs perpendicular to the rift, in the direction the crust is being pulled apart.

From Science Daily Sep. 1, 2026

Stewart was pulled to the shore by other swimmers and rushed to hospital, where she was placed in an induced coma and underwent almost a dozen surgeries.

From BBC Aug. 31, 2026

As the animal pulled her down, Stewart took a big breath, thinking to herself that she had to survive for her young daughter, August.

From Barron's Aug. 31, 2026

Recently, though, the equal-weighted approach has pulled ahead.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

When Harry turned back to Chitto, her eyebrows were pulled together.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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