as in pulling
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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Finn Balor is particularly upset with Mysterio for not pulling his weight within the faction.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025 -
In a video shared by the department, Sandy could be heard screaming as officers carried out their rescue operation by pulling her collar.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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The rocket's upper stage, meanwhile, continued hauling the 28 Starlink satellites toward low Earth orbit (LEO), where they will be deployed about an hour after launch.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Capable of spraying, towing, lifting via a CAT 1 3-point system, and hauling, the Max is built to handle tough terrain and heavy loads across orchards, bedded and row crops, and beyond.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
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The kitten was discovered in a parking lot tied inside a bag, dragging his back legs and covered in severe wounds.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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When daylight savings ends next week, dragging yourself out of bed will likely feel even harder.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Haling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haling. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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