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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Retirement software is designed to do this, and professionals can pull together a whole plan for you.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026
He has long championed the idea that Europe must pull together in areas like defence, to make itself less dependent on partners who may prove unreliable.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026
“Across Search and Gemini, we don’t aim to show content from any particular site or platform. Rather, we pull together a wide range of the most relevant insights and perspectives from sites across the web.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 22, 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
But if enough people could pull together in a common cause, who knows what we might accomplish?
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