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 was a daunting idea to try and pull together all the threads of the story we’d woven prior to this moment. I felt incredibly lost and a bit untethered.”
From Los Angeles Times
"If everyone hadn't pulled together, I don't want to think what could've happened," she said.
From BBC
Matthew Hayden used to say we pulled together because of the love we had for each other, such was the amount of time we had as a group.
From BBC
"It's times like this when the community really pulls together and supports one another, and this is another great example of that," he said.
From BBC
After a difficult year, Labour insiders have been insisting for months that the party will pull together ahead of next year's Senedd election.
From BBC
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