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are pulling
  • present progressive of pull.

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Watch the video above to see how scientists are pulling off this multimillion-dollar engineering feat, and how it could change the future of sports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

In the first stage of a three-year project, rangers are pulling out the old path and replacing sections with wider stone pitching.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

“The strong are pulling away and we’re not done yet,” he said.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Longtime airline executives say they are pulling out the familiar playbook: raising fares and cutting flight schedules.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

The rest of the girls are pulling on their boots and heading out the door, so I hurriedly do the same.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland