puling
Americanadjective
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“Some sectors are puling back on hiring intentions because their broader economic outlook is starting to become less rosy or they have industry-specific concerns,” said Nick Bunker, head of research at Indeed’s Hiring Lab.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 2, 2022
Martin lulled Nate Roberts to sleep with a between-your-legs dribble before puling up for a short jumper.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 25, 2021
“I think he got caught and now he’s puling an excuse out from under the bed,” Adams said.
From Washington Times ● May 23, 2020
BST16:14 69 min Coleman drills a long one from right-back towards Walters, puling left.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 11, 2015
Nobody could doubt he spoke the truth; he was already old and wise when the most elderly among them was a blind hairless mite, puling and whimpering for a feed from its mother.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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