pulled

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He whined that the singers who pulled out of the state fair are “Third Rate” and promised he would simply headline the event, swearing he is greater than Elvis, even “without a guitar.”

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

The company pulled its plans in late March following public outcry and a March 4 city council vote to extend a temporary data center moratorium and place a ban on Tuesday’s ballot.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Oil pulled back from overnight gains as President Trump moved to assuage fears of escalating conflict in the Middle East though U.S. futures were shy of fresh record highs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The carcass of a dead humpback whale whose attempted rescue captivated many across Germany has been pulled ashore.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

I bolted down the stairs, threw open the door, and pulled her inside.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom