pull at

verb

pulled at; pulling at; pulls at

1

: to hold onto and pull (something) repeatedly

When she gets nervous, she pulls at her ear.

2

: to breathe in the smoke from (a cigarette, pipe, etc.)

He rocked back and forth, pulling at his pipe.

Examples of pull at in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The tensions pulling at Amendment 83 are broader than this specific constitutional question. — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026

In his report, the deputy said the woman pulled at her husband’s pants, necklace and arm, leaving marks on his body. — Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica, 14 Oct. 2026

Several players from both teams can be seen attempting to strike each other and pulling at their jerseys in a video shared on social media. — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026

How to say no to all the distractions and everything that’s pulling at you in the most distracting era maybe in human history. — David Katz, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for pull at

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