pullout
Americannoun
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an act or instance of pulling out; removal.
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a withdrawal, as of troops or funds; pullback.
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a maneuver by which an aircraft levels into horizontal flight after a dive.
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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.
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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
Etymology
Origin of pullout
First recorded in 1815–25; noun, adj. use of verb phrase pull out
Example Sentences
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In turn, questions were raised about what that meant for the future of Newcastle - but senior club figures were informed at the time that the pullout did not affect the club.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
Despite this, the impact of a U.S. pullout would be “mainly relevant locally but negligible at the national level,” said Moritz Schularick, president of the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, a think tank.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026
Pakistan's pullout will result in a loss of millions of dollars in revenue for broadcasters, and will be a huge letdown for fans on both sides.
From Barron's ● Feb. 5, 2026
If the supervisors approve the funding pullout on Tuesday, county officials would begin forming a new department whose budget would quickly exceed $1 billion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2025
But I think about Mabel's warmth on the pullout sofa.
From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour
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