pull
verb (used with object)
to draw or haul toward oneself or itself, in a particular direction, or into a particular position.
is pulling
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present progressiveof pull (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Most recently, the war is pulling away a key American warship, as the Pacific-based aircraft carrier USS George Washington heads toward the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
In her absence, Shadow is pulling double duty, caring for two growing eaglets — Sandy and Luna — by feeding them and protecting their territory.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
That cash now is showing up one layer down, in the companies Nvidia is pulling into its ecosystem: motion, sensing, power and factory-automation suppliers that already sell to real customers.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026
"We are not seeing the pick-up we had anticipated," said Jenkins, who is pulling out all the stops for the World Cup.
From BBC ● May 15, 2026
“Kiara is pulling on the phone. She wants to talk to Angel. In the meantime, take care, Gerald. Call me anytime. You know that.”
From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper
