as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
the jockey tried to pull up the apparently injured horse
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Recent Examples of pull up
Dermatologists say people have been styling their hair in ways to intentionally pull up facial skin for time immemorial.
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Charles Trepany, USA Today, 29 May 2026
On nice days, pull up a seat at the outside bar and choose from the list of more than two dozen beers on tap.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
The Mercedes could be seen pulling up next to the EcoSport, which was occupied by five people, including Chaney, according to court documents.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Chicago police said a dark sport-utility vehicle pulled up in the 5000 block of South Throop Street, and someone in the vehicle got out and started shooting.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 27 May 2026
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Charles Trepany, USA Today, 29 May 2026
On nice days, pull up a seat at the outside bar and choose from the list of more than two dozen beers on tap.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
The Mercedes could be seen pulling up next to the EcoSport, which was occupied by five people, including Chaney, according to court documents.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Chicago police said a dark sport-utility vehicle pulled up in the 5000 block of South Throop Street, and someone in the vehicle got out and started shooting.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull up
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In order to secure the funds, the family members submitted fake financial instruments and money orders, continuing to do so even after the IRS sent them letters telling them to stop, according to the statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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The order, which Trump signed in private on June 2, stops short of mandating that the federal government conduct safety evaluations and cybersecurity testing for advanced AI products.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Russian military bloggers have warned that even small mines scattered along key highways could repeatedly halt traffic for inspections and demining operations.—
David Kirichenko,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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And last year, City Council took a 12-0 vote to direct Feldstein Soto to withdraw an effort to halt a federal judge’s order prohibiting LAPD officers from targeting journalists with crowd control weapons.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Wait, so then why did Benji and the cameras catch him pouring whiskey into his solo cup?—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
4 June 2026
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Owner Conner Mitchell, former manager Taylor Grant, boat owner Gilmer Grant and boat captain Cody Martin were all involved in catching local fish such as yellowtail, rockfish and Pacific tuna.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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The Biden administration proposed such a change in 2024, but the effort stalled amid procedural disputes and litigation.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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But the economy hasn't stalled out, in part because of that disconnect between the top and bottom halves of the population.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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The staff would be asked to observe international passengers, check passengers' temperatures for fever and refer ill passengers to CDC Port Health Station if further assessment was needed, all on a volunteer basis.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Edwards Lifesciences checks the boxes that matter most for our momentum strategies — solid fundamentals, a meaningful growth tilt and a stock price beginning to confirm the story that the business is telling.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
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Due to safety concerns, the age restriction for overwater villa stays is 13 and up, though parents or guardians can sign a waiver upon booking.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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More importantly, leadership storytelling requires energy, curiosity, and the willingness to stay awake to what others miss.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Some medical clinics advertise microdosing Zepbound by drawing up less than the full amount in the single-use vial, but this has not been studied, and there is a risk of contaminating the vial by using it more than once.—
Jody Dushay,
STAT,
29 May 2026
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The blueprints were drawn up by Uruguayan architect Álvaro Pérez Azar, who also sourced and restored local vintage pieces of furniture.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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On my visit, actor Jamie Bell was holding up the bar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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But the Dodgers’ offense didn’t hold up its half of the bargain.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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“Pull up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20up. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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