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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The embattled organising team for the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps needs to speed up work and pull together, the senior Olympic official overseeing the preparations warned on Tuesday.
From Barron's
It is seeking to pull together more than $100 billion in a deal that would value the startup at $830 billion.
“It’s a heartwarming example of what a community can do when people pull together to help each other. I’m Maria Martinez, Miami News Channel Five.”
From Literature
While seeking to diffuse tensions, the prime minister stressed the situation was "very serious" and that it was a "moment for the whole country to pull together".
From BBC
“It’s about two men who are lost and alone and solitary, and see a kinship in that. They are pulled together on this journey.”
From Los Angeles Times
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