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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After allowing two base runners, Schreiber was pulled for Zerpa, who induced an inning-ending double play in a 5-3 game.
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Kansas City Star, 3 July 2025
From the dugout, Muncy, pulled for a pinch runner, awaited the inevitable.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 10 May 2025
During the day, he'll get pulled for occupational therapy, physical therapy and vision therapy.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 19 June 2025
Over 200 years later, restorative lakeside living is still the number-one pull for ultra-wealthy individuals visiting Switzerland and for those looking to set up home in this privileged, wellness-centric place.
—Lysanne Currie, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Kansas City Star, 3 July 2025
From the dugout, Muncy, pulled for a pinch runner, awaited the inevitable.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 10 May 2025
During the day, he'll get pulled for occupational therapy, physical therapy and vision therapy.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 19 June 2025
Over 200 years later, restorative lakeside living is still the number-one pull for ultra-wealthy individuals visiting Switzerland and for those looking to set up home in this privileged, wellness-centric place.
—Lysanne Currie, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for pull for
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“Pull for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pull%20for. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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