pulled

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Caruso remained in the lead — though it continued to shrink — as the week dragged on, but by Saturday, Bass had pulled ahead with 50.78% of the counted vote.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Arnaldi, 25, was due to play his close friend Flavio Cobolli in the French Open last four on Friday, but pulled out shortly before the match because of a virus.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

OTTAWA—Canada’s job market jolted back to life last month with a surge in hiring that pulled the unemployment rate to its lowest since the start of the year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Earlier in the day, Alex G and Mac DeMarco's sets were also pulled because of the yellow weather warning, with the festival apologising for "any inconvenience".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Her complexion is so absorbing, it’s impossible not to be pulled into its orbit.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold