pulled
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of pulled
First recorded in 1730–40; pull ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Oil futures pulled back Monday as traders waited for details about new U.S. sanctions on Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent due to speak about the issue at a news conference at 1 p.m.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026
Rowan, who originally had grander plans for the property but pulled back, has filed multiple lawsuits and spent years battling the local zoning board over septic systems, dock rights, and parking complaints.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
The Netherlands, Iceland, Spain, Ireland and Slovenia all pulled out of the contest -- with the latter three refusing to broadcast the show at all.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
Chaminade student Pablo Suarez pulled off the charade of the year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
Wolf raced him and easily won, but then pulled back to let Torak catch up.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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