candy pull
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of candy pull
First recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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The candy pull remains in the ideas folder.
From Slate • Oct. 30, 2019
A pop-corn party, of necessity, like a candy pull, must be held in the kitchen.
From Entertainments for Home, Church and School by Seeger, Frederica
Bob Stevens had been invited to join in the festivities, which included a molasses candy pull and games appropriate to the occasion.
From The Automobile Girls at Chicago or, Winning Out Against Heavy Odds by Crane, Laura Dent
Our little fair was held the day after the candy pull, and the boys put up a tent for us in Colonel Fay's grounds.
From Holiday Stories for Young People by Sangster, Margaret Elizabeth
"I believe it was to-day that the girls meant to have the candy pull at Jeanie's, wasn't it?" grandmamma asked.
From Holiday Stories for Young People by Sangster, Margaret Elizabeth
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