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as in destroyed
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of
a powerful storm pulled down the old fishing shack, which had been immortalized in countless paintings
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as in demolished
to destroy (as a building) completely by knocking down or breaking to pieces
an ugly billboard that was eventually pulled down
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as in earned
to receive as return for effort
he's pulling down six figures at that job
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Recent Examples of pulled down
South Korea’s Kospi dropped a breathtaking 10%, pulled down by double-digit losses for chip makers Samsung and SK Hynix.
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Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
The next day, August 22, a crowd gathered in front of the headquarters of the KGB and pulled down a giant statue of its founder, Felix Dzerzhinsky.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
After trailing for the entire third quarter, the Knicks rallied in the fourth as OG Anunoby finished with 28 points, Jalen Brunson had 25 points and Mitchell Robinson pulled down 15 rebounds.
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Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Some of these probes may already have been pulled down, considering the long timeline of Mars exploration.
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Mike Wall,
Space.com,
4 June 2026
Atwell pulled down three receptions that would have produced at least 65 yards during the situational period.
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Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
Coffey and Kayla McBride each pulled down eight rebounds apiece.
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Twin Cities,
15 May 2026
By the next day, Google had pulled down the offending videos.
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Todd Spangler,
Variety,
14 May 2026
In addition to Europe, Rieder sees select opportunities in emerging market bonds, which were pulled down because of concerns around the Iran war.
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Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
The next day, August 22, a crowd gathered in front of the headquarters of the KGB and pulled down a giant statue of its founder, Felix Dzerzhinsky.
—
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
After trailing for the entire third quarter, the Knicks rallied in the fourth as OG Anunoby finished with 28 points, Jalen Brunson had 25 points and Mitchell Robinson pulled down 15 rebounds.
—
Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Some of these probes may already have been pulled down, considering the long timeline of Mars exploration.
—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
4 June 2026
Atwell pulled down three receptions that would have produced at least 65 yards during the situational period.
—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
Coffey and Kayla McBride each pulled down eight rebounds apiece.
—
Twin Cities,
15 May 2026
By the next day, Google had pulled down the offending videos.
—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
14 May 2026
In addition to Europe, Rieder sees select opportunities in emerging market bonds, which were pulled down because of concerns around the Iran war.
—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulled down
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These structures were regionally and culturally inspired, and largely destroyed during rapid and callous colonization.
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The Aspen Acres fire has likely destroyed more than 200 homes, but the fire conditions have stopped damage assessment teams from accessing some areas to get a clearer picture, Pueblo County officials said.
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The East Wing of the White House was demolished suddenly in October 2025 and there is set to be a huge new ballroom, office spaces and an underground military complex in its place, though the design of the new building is still in flux.
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Just months later, in October, the East Wing had been demolished without notice to make way for the new ballroom.
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His performance earned him hearty pats on the back from Counsell when he was pulled in the sixth and loud cheers from the strong Cubs contingent among the 40,193 fans at American Family Field.
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Adorni insisted the money was earned legitimately including through cryptocurrency investments.
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Croatia still furious Despite the correct decision being made, Croatia manager Zlatko Dalić was far from happy, saying VAR had ruined the spirit of the game.
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Bovary is in some sense a morality tale, but what lifts it above didacticism, along with its bone-deep interiority, is that its romantic plotlines are as addictive as the genre works that have ruined poor Emma Bovary.
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Piepenbrink encouraged people to visit the Crete Township Community Center on Cottage Grove Avenue and Monee Road to view photos from a 1952 fire that tore down the Balmoral Park grandstand during renovations.
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The president's team also repaired fountains throughout the city, tore down the White House's East Wing to make way for a ballroom, attempted to close the Kennedy Center for renovations, and drew up plans for a gigantic triumphal arch across the river from the capital in Virginia.
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Caleb Durbin hit a solo homer in the opener of a nine-game trip for the Red Sox, who have won six of eight.
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Argentina ultimately won 3-2 in extra time, grinding out a victory in a thrilling match.
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His companies have transformed industries, his wealth has shattered records, and his politics now shape governments and public debate.
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Republican Rick Jackson shattered spending records in Georgia by spending $108 million of his own money into his campaign for governor.
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Carroll made his case to the judge, gained his favor, and began his journey looking for his parents.
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In the late 1970s, Brass entered a new phase and gained fresh notoriety with cult historical-erotic films Salon Kitty (1976) and Caligula (1979) as well as The Key (1983), a free adaptation of a novel by Tanizaki Jun’ichirō.
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