pull together
Britishverb
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(intr, adverb) to cooperate or work harmoniously
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informal to regain one's self-control or composure
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Make a joint effort, cooperate, as in If we pull together, I'm sure we'll meet our quota . [Late 1700s]
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pull something together . Assemble or gather together, as in Once we pull together all the facts, we'll understand the situation . [Late 1800s] Also see pull oneself together .
Example Sentences
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Retirement software is designed to do this, and professionals can pull together a whole plan for you.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026
The goal: pull together the best talent to serve clients, regardless of which internal brand they represent.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
By modifying the charge, the scientists can control whether the particles pull together and stick or push apart and separate.
From Science Daily • Mar. 2, 2026
The embattled organising team for the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps needs to speed up work and pull together, the senior Olympic official overseeing the preparations warned on Tuesday.
From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026
All the great hustles we were going to pull together.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
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