pulling power
noun
chiefly British
: the ability to attract a lot of people to a performance, event, etc.
a performer with a lot of pulling power
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Source: Premier League Analysis By Leeds writer Beren Cross
Angus Kinnear may be pleasantly surprised at his televisual pulling power this morning.
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Beren Cross, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Real Madrid, who have found success in the market through shrewd and careful planning, will need to redouble those efforts to compete with the financial pulling power of the Premier League — Manchester United included.
—Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 19 July 2024
The script was becoming notorious around town as Harlin’s wedding gift to his new wife, not a boon to any leading man who wanted to keep his edge or pulling power.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
See all coverage here CNN — Paris Fashion Week is underway, and celebrities are out in full force as some of the biggest brands of the fashion world put not only their collections, but their VIP pulling power on display.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 27 Sep. 2024
Jennifer Bernstein Vice President at CNN Sports, who is also on hand, agrees on the pulling power of the studio space.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 26 July 2024
While nothing can replicate the pulling power of a new superstar athlete like Clark or fellow rookie All-Star Angel Reese, the technology behind the scenes is crucial to improving the quality of the overall product both on and off the court.
—Rebecca Dyer, Sportico.com, 19 July 2024
While London may not compete with the A-list events in terms of its pulling power, its autumnal positioning just as awards season creaks into gear has given it both the chance to pick and choose the year’s most exciting titles while offering a potential boost as voters begin deliberating.
—Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2023
The high pulling power of electric motors means drivers probably won’t notice the extra weight when accelerating.
—Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 9 Aug. 2023
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Beren Cross, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Real Madrid, who have found success in the market through shrewd and careful planning, will need to redouble those efforts to compete with the financial pulling power of the Premier League — Manchester United included.
—Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 19 July 2024
The script was becoming notorious around town as Harlin’s wedding gift to his new wife, not a boon to any leading man who wanted to keep his edge or pulling power.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
See all coverage here CNN — Paris Fashion Week is underway, and celebrities are out in full force as some of the biggest brands of the fashion world put not only their collections, but their VIP pulling power on display.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 27 Sep. 2024
Jennifer Bernstein Vice President at CNN Sports, who is also on hand, agrees on the pulling power of the studio space.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 26 July 2024
While nothing can replicate the pulling power of a new superstar athlete like Clark or fellow rookie All-Star Angel Reese, the technology behind the scenes is crucial to improving the quality of the overall product both on and off the court.
—Rebecca Dyer, Sportico.com, 19 July 2024
While London may not compete with the A-list events in terms of its pulling power, its autumnal positioning just as awards season creaks into gear has given it both the chance to pick and choose the year’s most exciting titles while offering a potential boost as voters begin deliberating.
—Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2023
The high pulling power of electric motors means drivers probably won’t notice the extra weight when accelerating.
—Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 9 Aug. 2023
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“Pulling power.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pulling%20power. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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