pull for

phrasal verb

pulled for; pulling for; pulls for

US, informal

: to say or show that one hopes (someone or something) will succeed, get well, etc.

We're all pulling for you (to get well).

I'm pulling for the home team.

Examples of pull for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There was no discussion on the program by school-board members, as the approval for negotiations was outlined in a consent item, which are not discussed unless they are pulled for discussion by a board member. —Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2025

And so those guys being able to contribute absolutely helps out Last night was the first time in six starts in which Maldonado was not pulled for a pinch-hitter. —Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2025

Much to the chagrin of the 15,000 or so locals pulling for their countrywoman under a closed roof at Court Philippe-Chatrier on a drizzly day, Gauff vs. Boisson wasn’t much of a contest, as might be expected from their rankings and relative experience. —Howard Fendrich, Baltimore Sun, 5 June 2025

Debate continued for months in 2024 as the defense doubled down and prosecutors pulled for the case to remain in Moscow. —Nicole Blanchard updated July 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2025

Rhymes for pull for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore