- present participle of pull.
pulling
Example Sentences
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It is meant to be able to handle tasks such as pulling research or drafting documents, freeing up senior lawyers to focus on winning new business and advising clients.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
I supported pulling more public defenders onto the bench, and I still think that overall, it has a lot of benefits.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026
In her absence, Shadow is pulling double duty, caring for two growing eaglets — Sandy and Luna — by feeding them and protecting their territory.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
As a result, the company is pulling ahead some of its investments for its strategic plan so it can execute it more quickly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
But he bled anyway, and seemed to work hard anyway, and seemed to be pulling hard anyway.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
