pulled

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They had entered the water to try to help him but were pulled to safety by a passer-by.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Around the country, federal funds were pulled back from minority-led community groups like Operation Life.

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

One month later, the company pulled its outlook entirely and announced the resignation of CEO Andrew Witty, citing “personal reasons.”

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Then we pulled cockleburs out of the corn into the heat of the day.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck