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pullout
[pool-out]
noun
an act or instance of pulling out; removal.
a withdrawal, as of troops or funds; pullback.
a maneuver by which an aircraft levels into horizontal flight after a dive.
a section of a newspaper or magazine that is complete in itself and may be removed and retained.
a 24-page pullout of barbecue recipes.
an area at the side of a road where drivers may pull off for emergencies, to rest or view the scenery, etc.; pull-off.
adjective
designed to be pulled out or removed.
pullout compartments in a desk.
Word History and Origins
Origin of pullout1
Example Sentences
The plan calls for the Israeli military to cease fighting once the pact is approved, but does not specify a final pullout of forces from Gaza.
As of this post, there have been no reports of advertiser pullouts or formal network statements beyond the on-air apology.
Hamas has demanded a permanent cessation of hostilities in Gaza and a full pullout of Israeli troops.
Some larger towns like Houston are planning large celebrations, while it's often the smaller towns that need to cancel or scale back their plans, like Plano, Ill., citing sponsor pullouts and fear of political backlash.
With a majority of the county supervisors endorsing a pullout, some at City Hall are expressing fresh concerns about the looming breakup.
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