Example Sentences

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Then that afternoon, President Trump posted on social media that Israel was pulling back in Lebanon, and Hezbollah had agreed to stop shooting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Long before CBS announced it was pulling the plug on “The Late Show,” its host Stephen Colbert had already laid claim to helming one of late-night’s greatest finales.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

Tobido was pulling the back of Raya's shirt, too, but it was Pablo committing the crucial foul.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

After PIF announced it was pulling funding from LIV Golf, the league said it would attempt to attract new investors.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

He was pulling men out of the column, or trying to.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan