Example Sentences

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In contrast, shares optical companies were pulling back after a red-hot start to the year.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

After the 2008-09 financial crisis, he began recommending private credit just as banks were pulling back from lending to riskier companies, giving Blackstone, Ares and others the opportunity to make high-interest-rate loans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

As of Monday, Nanos said they were pulling back search efforts.

From Salon • Feb. 3, 2026

Cecchini called Uhlaender the night before the race to inform her that four Canadians were pulling out.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

The one mountain among thousands, the one tree among millions, and the one Sam Gribley were pulling her home.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George