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as in to hold out
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Recent Examples of pull through
While there was danger of paralysis or worse, Karpen pulled through.
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2025
After having pulled through a dramatic home price correction over the past couple of years, the former pandemic boomtown of Austin, Texas, is now navigating even more troubled waters, as buyers scared off by brewing economic uncertainty are failing to show up for the city's growing housing supply.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
The movie, based on the Mojang Studios video game of the same name, centers around four misfits who are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 6 Apr. 2025
Many other small businesses are still struggling with their post-pandemic recovery, and still others did not pull through.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pull through
Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2025
After having pulled through a dramatic home price correction over the past couple of years, the former pandemic boomtown of Austin, Texas, is now navigating even more troubled waters, as buyers scared off by brewing economic uncertainty are failing to show up for the city's growing housing supply.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
The movie, based on the Mojang Studios video game of the same name, centers around four misfits who are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 6 Apr. 2025
Many other small businesses are still struggling with their post-pandemic recovery, and still others did not pull through.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pull through
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull through
Verb
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Ultimately, Emily did not end up wearing any of the dresses for prom, but Erinn is holding out for her senior year.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Some renters may also be holding out for better deals in a Hamptons market that has become far more expensive after Covid.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
Verb
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After all, $10 million tax benefits don’t come around too often.—
Kristin McKenna,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Finally, trailing 9-8 in the bottom of the eighth, the Red Sox tied it again when Trevor Story reached on a fielding error at third and came around to score on a single up the middle by Devers.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2025
Verb
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This cutting board from Amazon has multiple functions: it can be used as a cutting board, a charcuterie board or be hung on the wall as kitchen décor.—
Christopher Murray
may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom.,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2025
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The Royals let a two-set lead get away but used a fifth-set surge before hanging on for a 25-21, 25-21, 23-25, 21-25, 15-13 win Tuesday in a quarterfinal at the University of St. Thomas.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
10 June 2025
Verb
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Then, nearly 20 days after Coone vanished, his body was recovered from near Dungeness Spit off the northern coast of Washington, according to KING.—
Brian Brant,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Iran's Military Setbacks The missile fuel shipments come as Iran seeks to recover from Israeli strikes that targeted its missile production facilities and proxy forces across Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Chicago held on for a topsy-turvy DreamBreaker win over Utah, who nonetheless had a successful weekend.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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He was held on a $100,000 bond and later brought to Danielson Superior Court for a same-day arraignment.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
Verb
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It is crafted from 100 percent fir wood that’s durable enough to withstand everything from cat scratches to wind gusts.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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These flags are meticulously handcrafted in the USA using durable, high-quality materials to withstand harsh weather.—
Jené Luciani Sena
may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom.,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Voice of America was founded during WWII to counter Axis propaganda and continued to bring cultural and political democracy to countries under authoritarian rule.—
Mary McNamara,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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King continued to dominate, finishing his freshman season at Florida with a monstrous 73 1/3 innings with 79 strikeouts and a 2.58 ERA.—
Jackson Castellano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Jordan Spieth, who is having a strong week at Muirfield Village himself, highlighted one area of the three-time major champion's game that sticks out to him.—
Troy Finnegan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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If Game 6 is anything like Games 3 and 4, Spike Lee and Timothée Chalamet will migrate to the Midwest for a weekend trip, sticking out like orange sore thumbs amid a maze of harvest gold playoff shirts.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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“Pull through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20through. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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