hales

verb

present tense third-person singular of hale
as in pulls
to cause to follow by applying steady force on the fishermen haled the huge net onto the deck of the ship

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  1. pulls
  2. hauls
  3. drags
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  • As the motor pulls the tendons, the tail bends into an S-shape, creating the side-to-side motion that quietly moves the whole device forward.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Each summer, the Premier League’s financial power pulls further and further away from what the rest of Europe’s leagues can muster.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of pulls
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  • Nevertheless, 2022’s Scream, revs the engine of the Scream 4, then hauls it in overdrive when more murderous mayhem storms through Woodsboro.
    — Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2026
  • And just a few miles away, the popular Mount Washington Cog Railway hauls visitors to the summit of the property’s namesake, and the highest peak in the Northeast at nearly 6,300 feet.
    — Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of hauls
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  • Burkhart added that if the trade war drags on, businesses will face far greater risks and consumers — already facing difficulties keeping up with inflation and higher fuel prices — will face a greater challenge with the cost of living.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The move drags romance into spaces once reserved for a workout or a self-care Sunday.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of drags
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