pulled
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of pulled
First recorded in 1730–40; pull ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
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The Aerosmith frontman explained that the city’s passion for his favorite industry pulled him in.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
Builders report that immigration agents have frequently pulled over workers driving with construction materials and raided building sites.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Hours later, she pulled back a bit, issuing a statement saying she expects to replace him prior to the end of his term, which concludes in late 2029.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
The investigation began when Caitlin Bloomer pulled an enormous Crawzilla crawdad from the mud during a biological survey in Kentucky.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
Her glittering wings, however, were pushed and pulled by the rapids, spinning her in circles.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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