pulled
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of pulled
First recorded in 1730–40; pull ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Verizon noted that its top-line total reflected a nearly 20% drop in equipment revenue as the company pulled back on device promotions and saw customers hold on to phones for longer.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
He said he never paid his fine — he doesn’t remember how much it was — but he eventually pulled the hoop down.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Olympic silver medallist Katarina Johnson-Thompson has pulled out of the Commonwealth Games because of injury.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
In 2022, she pulled off a diplomatic feat by brokering the Black Sea Grain Initiative between Moscow and Kyiv to allow grain exports following Russia's invasion.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
He’d pulled some binder twine out of his overalls and commenced wrapping J.W.’s front and hind paws, quick and easy.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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