pull about

British  

verb

1. (tr, adverb) to handle roughly

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Example Sentences

There is a clear magnetic pull about the structure, which sits at 90 inches wide.

From Los Angeles Times

Egypt's finances, already suffering from high debt and a lack of foreign currency, deteriorated sharply after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which prompted foreign investors to pull about $20 billion out of the country within weeks.

From Reuters

Pull about a quarter of the dough out of the bowl and roll in between hands until it elongates and creates a "rope" of dough.

From Salon

She said she and her husband — like her, an attorney — expect to pull about $200,000 out of their own pockets in trying to qualify a ballot measure that would add a 5% tax on residential and commercial properties that sell for $8 million or more.

From Los Angeles Times

Against that backdrop, Mr. Trump and Pentagon officials last July announced plans to pull about 12,000 troops from Germany.

From Washington Times