pulled
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of pulled
First recorded in 1730–40; pull ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pulled out all the stops for Xi when he arrived on Monday, from a red-carpet welcome to elaborate acrobatic performances.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
And my heart was pulled clear from my body.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Local fishermen pulled up two large masses of metal that had become fused together through centuries of marine corrosion after snagging them in their nets.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
The United Arab Emirates pulled out of OPEC+ last month.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
She reached into her pocket, pulled out the paper, and busily straightened it until it was legible to her.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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