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
Vectus and Swarmer said the air-defense designs will pull together software from Swarmer and technology from a range of other vendors, including providers of sensors, electronic warfare, drone interceptors, guns and cannons.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Retirement software is designed to do this, and professionals can pull together a whole plan for you.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026
Splatters of earth and soil begin to pull together around my feet.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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