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Recent Examples of pull away
After entering the day two-for-19 in five games since resuming two-way duties, Ohtani helped the Dodgers (48-31) pull away late.
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2025
Both managers, now surrounded by coaches and players, were soon pulled away from each other.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025
The encore fading wasn’t quite as dramatic, with the Thunder pulling away late in their 120-109 win that puts them one win away from their first title, but the theme most certainly remained.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 17 June 2025
From there the Panthers pulled away to win a state boys’ volleyball quarterfinal 17-25, 26-24, 25-20, 25-18 at the University of St. Thomas.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 10 June 2025
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2025
Both managers, now surrounded by coaches and players, were soon pulled away from each other.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025
The encore fading wasn’t quite as dramatic, with the Thunder pulling away late in their 120-109 win that puts them one win away from their first title, but the theme most certainly remained.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 17 June 2025
From there the Panthers pulled away to win a state boys’ volleyball quarterfinal 17-25, 26-24, 25-20, 25-18 at the University of St. Thomas.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull away
Verb
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Its appeal lies in its hybrid nature — users can play the console on a TV, but can also detach it to use it on the go.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
18 June 2025
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Two legislative leaders, Perez and Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, and their key staff members, oversaw reams of spending decisions while most lawmakers were back home in their districts, totally detached from it all.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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Most Black women – 67% – have disengaged from the news entirely just to protect their peace—a striking act of self-preservation in a country that expects Black women to keep pushing without pause.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 June 2025
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This understanding identifies key influence moments and potential friction points where prospects might disengage.—
Maria Youth,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The conflict entered its sixth night, as Israel and Iran traded airstrikes that have sent civilians fleeing for safety in Tehran and Tel Aviv.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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Jurors found Read not guilty of murder, manslaughter and fleeing a deadly accident in a trial that stretched on for more than 30 days of testimony and four days of deliberations.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2025
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Set in Venice, the film follows a black cat named Nero who befriends a street musician and struggles to disentangle himself from the feline mob.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
13 June 2025
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Such actions may well have suppressed both trade and foreign direct investment, although the declines in both are difficult to disentangle from the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
ALLISON CARNEGIE,
Foreign Affairs,
14 May 2025
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There are still questions about the cornerback position and the pass rush, but second-year defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley will have his unit flying around the field making plays.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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The mission is flying to the orbiting lab in a brand-new SpaceX Dragon and will spend about two weeks up there, during which time the crew will conduct about 60 different scientific experiments.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
25 June 2025
Verb
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Because of rising wage inequality, more and more earnings have become concentrated above this tax limit and the tax base for Social Security has shrunk as a result, as my colleagues and I already discussed about a decade ago.—
Christian Weller,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Progressives say Connecticut has over-corrected for past fiscal mistakes, saving excessively and strangling core programs, even in times of high inflation or shrinking federal aid.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2025
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Given his winning streak, nobody would’ve flinched if Lamar framed his portion of the event as a celebration.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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But, when Wayne and Bryant’s names were called, neither flinched under the bright lights.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
6 June 2025
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Financial markets recoiled, and Mr. Trump paused most, but not all, of his tariffs.—
Daisuke Wakabayashi,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Here's the news: Some Republicans recoiled at the Trump-Musk feud.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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“Pull away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20away. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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