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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It wasn’t exactly the island of misfit toys, but general manager Will Kuntz had managed to pull together four talented players from three continents who had nothing to lose and everything to prove.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Blume appealed to employees to pull together for the sake of the auto giant.
From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026
Diller is being advised by bankers including some at JPMorgan Chase who are working to pull together financing for the deal, some of the people said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Retirement software is designed to do this, and professionals can pull together a whole plan for you.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026
Mama wanted to reward me for doing well and had saved what money she could to pull together a party.
From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers
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