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is pulling
  • present progressive of pull (3rd person singular).

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But Nvidia is pulling from a playbook that has worked before.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

This confirms that the white dwarf is pulling in matter from gamma-Cas and generating X-rays as the material heats up.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

The announcement comes ahead of Rodrigo’s “Saturday Night Live” appearance this weekend, where the singer is pulling double duty as host and musical guest.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

The fund said it is pulling back on some large investments including Neom—the planned desert city where megasize aspirations and sci-fi architecture led to extraordinary costs—and pinning hopes on outside investment for other ventures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

‘I is pulling out the frightsome viper’s teeth!’ the BFG said as he pulled the knot tight.

From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl