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But teams do not share revenue from stadium suites, hospitality and sponsorships — and that is where some franchises can pull away in value.
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Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2024
The Fever, however, pulled away in the second half, outscoring the Sky 31-22 in the third quarter to take a 14-point lead heading into the final frame.
—Homero De La Fuente, CNN, 31 Aug. 2024
The Netherlands' Sifan Hassan won gold in the women's marathon, pulling away from Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa in the last moments.
—NBC News, 12 Aug. 2024
As a black sports car zips by, the officers pull away to pursue.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 9 Sep. 2024
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Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2024
The Fever, however, pulled away in the second half, outscoring the Sky 31-22 in the third quarter to take a 14-point lead heading into the final frame.
—Homero De La Fuente, CNN, 31 Aug. 2024
The Netherlands' Sifan Hassan won gold in the women's marathon, pulling away from Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa in the last moments.
—NBC News, 12 Aug. 2024
As a black sports car zips by, the officers pull away to pursue.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 9 Sep. 2024
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“Pull away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20away. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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