pull
verb (used with object)
to draw or haul toward oneself or itself, in a particular direction, or into a particular position.
pulling
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present participleof pull.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Evidence of these many influences are clear to see in Swansea's game-model this season, with Vitor pulling together ideas from his time at FC Porto, Shandong Taishan and Liverpool.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
“Hi,” I said, pulling my card from my wallet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
You’re correct that retirement can last 30 years or longer, so it’s important to be sure of what you’re doing before pulling the plug.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
The adult child should acknowledge that they are pulling away—and focus on patterns, not individual incidents, when they explain what is wrong.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
Frank Gibson had quit pulling at his pointed beard.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
