pull
verb (used with object)
to draw or haul toward oneself or itself, in a particular direction, or into a particular position.
has pulled
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present perfectof pull (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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“Gold has seen a nice rally off recent lows as the dollar has pulled back,” says Jonathan Krinsky. technical strategist at BTIG.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
Diesel prices have remained high even at times when crude oil has pulled back during truces in the U.S.-Iran conflict, threatening to further raise transportation costs in the autumn.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Left-handed Draper, 24, has pulled out of the ATP Tour event in Washington, which was set to be his first appearance since ruling himself out of Wimbledon last month.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Streaming has pulled viewers away from traditional television, driving down ad revenues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026
Yes, it is shocking that Cinna has pulled this off when you remember I've just won the Games.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
