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as in to hold out
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Recent Examples of pull through
They were positioned to qualify right until the end when a momentary checkup in their line allowed Jimmie Johnson to pull through, snatching the spot from them.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The Cybertruck pulled through the valet at the Trump hotel, then spent the next hour driving at several different locations along Las Vegas Boulevard.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025
When power for the streetlight comes from underground, a single cable is pulled through the existing conduit, explained Prosserman.
—Ed Garsten, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
As the wine pulls through the spout, the wine opens up and slightly oxidizes.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The Cybertruck pulled through the valet at the Trump hotel, then spent the next hour driving at several different locations along Las Vegas Boulevard.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025
When power for the streetlight comes from underground, a single cable is pulled through the existing conduit, explained Prosserman.
—Ed Garsten, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
As the wine pulls through the spout, the wine opens up and slightly oxidizes.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for pull through
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull through
Verb
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While many are still holding out hope for a reunion, some lucky owners managed to find their beloved animals.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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Justin could be seen holding his son, who was dressed in a pink onesie, as Hailey held out a hand and wore a red wig.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
7 Jan. 2025
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Fogelman’s firm decision to cap the series at three seasons means Brown will remain available if other intriguing projects come around, including a blockbuster franchise.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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The real kicker came around the seven-minute mark when Keke was granted the option to choose her own question for her opponents.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Bills hung on when a wide-open Mark Andrews dropped a 2-point conversion pass from Lamar Jackson, allowing the ball to bounce off his chest with 1:33 left.—
John Wawrow,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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The Bears trailed 35-33 at the half but rallied with an 18-9 third-quarter advantage to take a seven-point lead, then hung on down the stretch to pick up the victory.—
Christian Babcock,
The Mercury News,
18 Jan. 2025
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The analysis, according to Lewin, confirmed the shell casings recovered at the shooting scene were most likely fired from a 9mm handgun.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Presidents have typically visited areas recovering from natural disasters to show personal support and assure community members of federal aid for emergency medical workers and local leaders.—
Zolan Kanno-Youngs,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Trump pleaded not guilty in 2023 to 40 criminal counts -- including violations of nine separate federal laws -- for allegedly holding on to classified documents after leaving the White House in 2021 and thwarting investigators' efforts to retrieve the documents from his Mar-a-Lago estate.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
29 Jan. 2025
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Festivities are held on multiple days over the course of the week, but Phil usually makes his prediction by Monday morning.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Now more than ever, home builders recognize the importance of constructing homes that can withstand the fiercest forces of nature.—
Cece Lesesne,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2025
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All animal buildings, barns, and night houses are equipped with heaters and designed to withstand extreme weather conditions.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Portions of Southern California near Los Angeles remain under a red flag warning as Santa Ana winds continue to blow.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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As Saudi Arabia continues to diversify its economy and promote foreign investment, the youthful kingdom (63% of the Saudi population is under the age of 30) is a promising emerging market for luxury: Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Chanel have opened stores in the country.—
Matteo Atti,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Tarrio’s case The Justice Department’s case against Tarrio stuck out for one reason: the Proud Boys leader was not in Washington on Jan. 6 when other members of his group stormed the Capitol.—
Michael Wilner,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2025
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But one stuck out: The ride-sharing company Uber is an early adopter of this kind of physics AI.—
John Werner,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Pull through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20through. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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