1
as in to destroy
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of
a powerful storm pulled down the old fishing shack, which had been immortalized in countless paintings
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2
as in to demolish
to destroy (as a building) completely by knocking down or breaking to pieces
an ugly billboard that was eventually pulled down
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3
as in to earn
to receive as return for effort
he's pulling down six figures at that job
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In eastern Afghanistan, the Department of Information and Culture accused Pakistan of targeting civilian areas, destroying homes and killing at least 11 people.—
MUNIR AHMED,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026 -
The Democrat said Iran’s defenses were weakened and Saturday there was an opportunity to destroy remaining military assets.—
Anthony Shoemaker,
The Columbus Dispatch,
1 Mar. 2026
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With the new bridge’s opening, the old iron bridge was demolished.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
6 Mar. 2026
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In December 2025, the old Harbormaster building was demolished, and utility and electrical work began, according to the project website.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Each Derby candidate has only one or two chances remaining to earn one of the 20 stalls in the oversized starting gate at Churchill Downs.—
Jay Posner,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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The victory earned back-to-back state titles for Decatur.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Mar. 2026
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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Cops say the $89 pair of boots were ruined.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2026
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The Chicago Stock Exchange Building was infamously torn down in 1971 and 1972 despite passionate protests from preservationists.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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After it’s torn down and rebuilt, the new building is anticipated to serve 200 to 250 3- to 5-year-olds in the district.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
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Faith, or a spiritual connection, also seemed to help women gain the same level of success with the recovery process as men.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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The American public doesn’t have the appetite for such an eventuality, and that would necessitate Trump gaining Congressional approval, which for now has not yet materialized.—
Javed Ali,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
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That burst of momentum came in a primary that was already shattering spending records.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
4 Mar. 2026
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The series, based on a novel by Araminta Hall, delves into a crime that shatters a long-standing friendship among the three lead characters.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Mar. 2026
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Gonzales was struggling to hold his 23rd District even before the scandal, barely beating 2nd Amendment activist and content creator Brandon Herrera in 2024; Herrera is running again, along with Quico Canseco, a one-term congressman who’s made multiple comeback attempts.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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In 2022, former President Joe Biden’s BOP reinstated the Transgender Offender Manual, which was originally released by the Obama-Biden administration in January 2017, but that version had only made hormone medication accessible at the time.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Pull down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20down. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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