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as in to contain
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
a company that cannot manage to pull in costs will not be in business for very long
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2
as in to arrest
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
he was pulled in after a random traffic stop turned up drugs in his car
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Most drugstore shampoos contain harsh ingredients that dry out the scalp.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025 -
The formula also contains polyhydroxy acid, a cousin to AHAs that offer light exfoliating perks.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
3 Mar. 2025
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The sheriff said his priority would be working with ICE to arrest members of gangs, such as Tren de Aragua, or TDA, which is based in Venezuela and Bradshaw said has a presence in Miami.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2025
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In return for the temporary dismissal of his indictment for bribery and fraud, Adams’ promised to assist the Trump administration in arresting migrants in New York City.—
Nick Akerman,
New York Daily News,
2 Mar. 2025
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In Court The Alabama Healthcare Insurance Battle BCBS controls 95% of the health insurance market in Alabama.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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By Rebecca Schneid February 28, 2025 10:35 AM EST U.S. consumers have been encouraged to participate in a 24-hour buying boycott today, targeting all economic activity—especially major retailers—as a way to show politicians that everyday consumers can control the economy.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
28 Feb. 2025
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In a lightning three-week offensive, the M23 took control of eastern Congo's main city Goma and seized the second largest city, Bukavu.—
JANVIER BARHAHIGA AND MONIKA PRONCZUK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Late last year, a U.K. court ruled that police can seize more than 2.6 million pounds ($3.3 million) to cover years of unpaid taxes from the pair and freeze some of their accounts.—
STEPHEN McGRATH,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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One official familiar with the negotiations said the mere launch of Phase 2 talks would keep the truce intact, according to the language of the deal.—
Joseph Krauss,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Aztecs trailed by 18 in the first meeting with Wyoming and responded with a 20-0 run in the second half.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
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Florida first lady Casey DeSantis, the wife of Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), hinted at a gubernatorial run in 2026.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
1 Mar. 2025
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Colleagues in a healthy workplace regulate what’s acceptable and what grates with thousands of social cues that most don’t consciously register.—
Anna Jankowska,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Blood samples were taken to measure cytokines and chemokines, signaling proteins that help regulate inflammation and immune activity, and monocytes, white blood cells that help fight infection and heal damage.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Feb. 2025
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Lozano exited the match in the 28th minute after appearing to grab his left hamstring.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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Tari Eason scored 14 points and Dillon Brooks added 12. Sabonis’ injury Sabonis grabbed his left hamstring while running the floor just over a minute into the game.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Pull in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20in. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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