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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With Askarov pulled for the extra attacker, Celebrini’s game-tying goal late in the third period was one for the ages.
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Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
The Swedes led, 3-0, with three minutes remaining before Czechia scored twice in two minutes with goaltender Michal Orsulak pulled for an extra attacker.
—Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
Mark gets pulled for Simeon Wilcher, and the Bulldogs are off to a fast start.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 3 Jan. 2026
Kiffin is pulling for Ole Miss to continue its run if for no other reason than money.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
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Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
The Swedes led, 3-0, with three minutes remaining before Czechia scored twice in two minutes with goaltender Michal Orsulak pulled for an extra attacker.
—Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
Mark gets pulled for Simeon Wilcher, and the Bulldogs are off to a fast start.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 3 Jan. 2026
Kiffin is pulling for Ole Miss to continue its run if for no other reason than money.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
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“Pull for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pull%20for. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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