as in to detach
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But the number of takeovers this weekend outpaced what police had planned for, and patrol officers had to be pulled away from their usual beats to help out, IMPD Chief Chris Bailey said at a press conference Monday.
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Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Sep. 2024
He was replaced by Taylor Heinicke, who did little in the face of a relentless pass rush as Pittsburgh pulled away.
—Will Graves, Chicago Tribune, 22 Sep. 2024
Things are going well enough that Walker feels confident that mega labels such as Prada and Dior, after years of pulling away from the wholesale business, will soon come seeking access to her clients.
—Christina Binkley, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2024
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That was one of many highlights for the special teams.
—Harold Gutmann, The Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2024
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Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Sep. 2024
He was replaced by Taylor Heinicke, who did little in the face of a relentless pass rush as Pittsburgh pulled away.
—Will Graves, Chicago Tribune, 22 Sep. 2024
Things are going well enough that Walker feels confident that mega labels such as Prada and Dior, after years of pulling away from the wholesale business, will soon come seeking access to her clients.
—Christina Binkley, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2024
Related Articles Stanford pulls away from Cal Poly, cruises to blowout win
Stanford vs. TCU takeaways: Cardinal blow opportunity to make statement
Stanford loses opener to TCU at home as offense stalls after halftime
That was one of many highlights for the special teams.
—Harold Gutmann, The Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2024
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“Pull away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20away. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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