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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How these two storylines inform each other and pull together isn’t clear until the end, and maybe not even then.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Retirement software is designed to do this, and professionals can pull together a whole plan for you.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026
"I hope the whole of Macclesfield gets behind me and we pull together and put me back into a position where I feel that I actually belong."
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 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
“How well we pull together, don’t we?” said Amy, who objected to silence just then.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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