pulled
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of pulled
First recorded in 1730–40; pull ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The Surge has pulled its giant foam finger saying “DEBATES” out of storage, because friends, it is debate season.
From Slate ● Oct. 10, 2026
An AFP correspondent at the scene saw people being pulled from the rubble by Ukrainian emergency services.
From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2026
Gabriel Covarrubias was driving to work from his home in the Atlanta suburbs when a state trooper pulled him over, citing his too-dark window tint.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Other companies have also pulled out, but Tesla's decision in particular sent shockwaves through the solar roof industry.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Back in the dining room, I pulled back the coverlet from the baby’s face.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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