pulling

Example Sentences

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I remember pulling through the pages of the book going, “This is me, I understand the cruelty others are showing him, I understand his need for both distance and warmth.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Many institutions are pulling back on private-equity investments, and some have even sought to unload stakes in those funds at a discount.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

They are one of the city’s defining institutions, capable of pulling politicians, celebrities, children’s television characters and millions of everyday fans into the same conversation.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Gareth has always maintained the school caretaker saved his life, pulling him to safety through a shattered classroom window as the disaster unfolded.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

"I like it. The dogs will like it, too. They'll think they are pulling a baby carriage."

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell