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pulling

  • present participle of pull.

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Each of these three proposals would improve the court by pulling its day-to-day operations closer to the lived experience of typical Americans.

From Slate Jul. 29, 2026

Markets are making the option of pulling in the reins—or at least keeping capital spending steady—tantalizing.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

Atmospheric drag is now gradually pulling it closer to Earth.

From Science Daily Jul. 28, 2026

In February, the Financial Times reported that Nvidia was pulling out from a $100 billion agreement originally announced in September, and replacing it with a $30 billion equity investment.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

And last week I was on my way here after school when Rhys surprised me, pulling up in front of me at the bus stop, inviting me out for frozen yogurt.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam