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Recent Examples of pull away
That, similarly, pulls away to give us a better look at the Frame 5000D RS ARGB’s front fans.
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PC Magazine, 31 July 2025
In response, Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America cut its visit to Hilo short, pulling away from the port at 4 p.m., two hours earlier than planned, and leaving a number of guests ashore.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
Then, during the championship with Abington, the Redhawks put the pedal to the metal, scoring three unanswered touchdowns to pull away early with a 20-0 lead.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 20 July 2025
Instead, opt for a sofa that looks good from all angles and can easily be pulled away from walls to create more definition in your space.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025
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PC Magazine, 31 July 2025
In response, Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America cut its visit to Hilo short, pulling away from the port at 4 p.m., two hours earlier than planned, and leaving a number of guests ashore.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
Then, during the championship with Abington, the Redhawks put the pedal to the metal, scoring three unanswered touchdowns to pull away early with a 20-0 lead.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 20 July 2025
Instead, opt for a sofa that looks good from all angles and can easily be pulled away from walls to create more definition in your space.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull away
Verb
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If a vehicle with a loose face plate continues to be driven the part may detach.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
4 Aug. 2025
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Ikea recalled thousands of its popular garlic presses in the United States on Thursday after receiving reports that small metal pieces could detach during use, creating laceration and ingestion hazards.—
Matt Cannon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But when jurors mentally disengage, even the strongest legal arguments become worthless.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The shift comes as Hamas has disengaged from ceasefire and hostage negotiations, according to two sources familiar with the matter.—
Eugenia Yosef,
CNN Money,
1 Aug. 2025
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Democrats in the state’s House have since fled the Lone Star state to avoid a quorum needed to pass the redistricting bill.—
ForbesTV,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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These Texas Democrats that fled the state are not serving Texans.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Aug. 2025
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Making use of twin studies, researchers are able to disentangle the impact of genetics from the environment.—
Philip Salter,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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As the show progresses, the book morphs into a potent examination of self-objectification, of the existential tedium of work, and of the disorientation produced by living in a world where what is genuine and what is performance are difficult to disentangle.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Firefighting helicopters on various occasions scooped up water from the lake when fighting wildfires instead of flying farther away.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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In June, the Florida Division of Emergency Management worked with Grey Bull Rescue, which Collins had been assisting from the Middle East, to fly people out of the region.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Over time, the country’s economy will shrink by 0.4 percent (or the equivalent of $120 billion annually in 2024).—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Aug. 2025
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However, his pass-blocking grade was just 62.6, but that gap could shrink in 2025.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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However, Machado flinched as the ball approached and then zipped past his glove.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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Nolan Gorman led off the Cardinals’ ninth with a double, but Vodnik didn’t flinch.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
13 Aug. 2025
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But the abruptness of the changes spooked longtime staff, who understandably recoiled at the implication that critics are the same as regular beat reporters.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Regular New Yorkers encountering Mamdani on the street don’t recoil.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
25 June 2025
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“Pull away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20away. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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