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Recent Examples of pull through
Although Holden pulled through, the emotional toll continues to linger for his parents.
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Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
This is based on two pages from the Collector’s Edition specifically, logs from The Department of External Observation in Chicago where new character Lodi appears to have worked before being pulled through time and space, presumably by The Nine.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Baptist preacher Ian Wilkinson was the only guest to survive, pulling through after weeks in hospital.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 7 July 2025
The film follows four misfits as they are pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld, a cubic land that puts your imagination to the test.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
This is based on two pages from the Collector’s Edition specifically, logs from The Department of External Observation in Chicago where new character Lodi appears to have worked before being pulled through time and space, presumably by The Nine.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Baptist preacher Ian Wilkinson was the only guest to survive, pulling through after weeks in hospital.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 7 July 2025
The film follows four misfits as they are pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld, a cubic land that puts your imagination to the test.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull through
Verb
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For those holding out hope that Clark will be able to return to the court, the verdict has already been turned in.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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The games, messy negotiation tactics and the threat of holding out from regular-season contests simply became too much of a hassle to keep around.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Aug. 2025
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Even Eli, who hated the book on sight, came around to it by way of class discussions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Sep. 2025
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After some harsh words and a difficult night, Sarah came around the next morning.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The three signs hang on the white fence, a nod to Lukas' pristine ways at his barn.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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Framed inspirational quotes hang on the wall, from both tech icons and Mercor engineers alike.—
Richard Nieva,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Milwaukee Tool had been able to cancel and recover six of those shipments.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt, a 2022 first-round pick whose fifth-year option was just exercised, and 2023 Day 3 picks Karl Brooks and Colby Wooden must help compensate for the loss of the stalwart Clark, who is fully healthy after recovering from offseason toe surgery.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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His hold on a roster spot is, at best, tenuous.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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Then Bennett fired a bullet to Tru Edwards for the game-winning score with five seconds left, solidifying his hold on a roster spot in the process.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Now is the time to improve your home’s ability to withstand hurricanes.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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The durable, thick fabric can easily withstand heavy brush and briars.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In the east, crews continued to build line between Wiseman Springs and Rancheria Creek, engaging the fire directly along its active edge where favorable.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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This time, the free-flying satellite rocketed into orbit with no issues and continues operating today.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
6 Sep. 2025
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The space still appears to be under construction, as wires can be seen sticking out of the walls and ceilings, while wooden boards cover the floors.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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One memory in particular sticks out.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Pull through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20through. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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