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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When multiplied by four in its standard configuration, the platform delivers a 588 pound-feet of pure pulling power. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026 Chelsea face a crucial moment, with their usual pulling power diminished and without the knowledge of Green. Karen Carney, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026 But the gangs doubt that, saying the ban has had no impact on their pulling power. Todd Symons, CNN Money, 24 Dec. 2025 In contrast, the pulling power of Gadot, Reynolds and Johnson put Red Notice on the media's radar long before the film dropped on the streamer in November 2021. Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025

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“Pulling power.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pulling%20power. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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