pulled
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of pulled
First recorded in 1730–40; pull ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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When someone asked about “pét nat” wines—short for pétillant naturel, a trendy sparkling variety—one young techie pulled faces that would trigger expulsion from a Swiss lyceum.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Care home staff pulled out all the stops and Noakes was shocked when she found out what they had done.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Early findings from the Santa Monica Police Department say the woman suffered fatal injuries as the bus pulled away from its stop at Main Street and Ocean Park Boulevard.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
Fintech firm Clear Street pulled the plug on its IPO plans in February after failing to drum up enough interest, blaming market volatility.
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
Clamping his jaws around the unearthed roots, Clare pulled himself back.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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