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.
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When American Breezy Johnson won gold in the women’s downhill Sunday, her technician, Ales Sopotnik, was nearby pulling for her — but avoided watching the large videoboard at the bottom of the run.
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Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Beverly Kiddon, the post commander’s wife, was also pulling for the Seahawks.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
As part of the pilot, flagged items are pulled for a rapid audit at one of the company’s regional Return Hubs.
—Peter Sadera, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
At the heart of the controversy sits Eagle Creek Reservoir, from which water will be pulled for the district and eventually returned.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 26 Jan. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Beverly Kiddon, the post commander’s wife, was also pulling for the Seahawks.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
As part of the pilot, flagged items are pulled for a rapid audit at one of the company’s regional Return Hubs.
—Peter Sadera, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
At the heart of the controversy sits Eagle Creek Reservoir, from which water will be pulled for the district and eventually returned.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 26 Jan. 2026
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“Pull for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pull%20for. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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