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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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
The US-backed SDF then announced its pullout east of the Euphrates river.
From BBC ● Jan. 18, 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
The pullout couch in the den is permanently pulled out, and our antique bookshelves have been emptied and turned into an open dresser.
From "The Fourteenth Goldfish" by Jennifer L. Holm
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