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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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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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as in to win
to receive as return for effort
he's pulling down six figures at that job
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Recent Examples of pull down
Technology was a big drag, pulled down by weakness across the semiconductor industry.
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Jeff Marks, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2024
In recent years the question of separating NBCUniversal from the broadband business has been raised as it’s considered to have pulled down the stock.
—Lillian Rizzo,alex Sherman, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
In the summer of 2009, Mayo Clinic leaders voiced strong opposition to the creation of a public option, which advocates say would have helped pull down the ballooning price of both health care treatments and insurance.
—Max Nesterak, ProPublica, 31 Oct. 2024
Other flagged posts appear to have been recently pulled down; while some may have been voluntarily removed, others may have been removed by Medium days or weeks after publication.
—Kate Knibbs, WIRED, 28 Oct. 2024
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Jeff Marks, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2024
In recent years the question of separating NBCUniversal from the broadband business has been raised as it’s considered to have pulled down the stock.
—Lillian Rizzo,alex Sherman, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
In the summer of 2009, Mayo Clinic leaders voiced strong opposition to the creation of a public option, which advocates say would have helped pull down the ballooning price of both health care treatments and insurance.
—Max Nesterak, ProPublica, 31 Oct. 2024
Other flagged posts appear to have been recently pulled down; while some may have been voluntarily removed, others may have been removed by Medium days or weeks after publication.
—Kate Knibbs, WIRED, 28 Oct. 2024
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Double talk takes many forms, all of which damage or destroy trust: Spin: Every organization and, to an extent, every individual engages in public relations.Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Healthcare providers insert a probe into the affected vein, emitting laser beams that produce heat to destroy the veins.Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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An image from Gloria Holland’s childhood remains clear in her mind: a man dressed only in his underwear, standing outside his front door pleading that his house in the Section 14 area of Palm Springs, California, not be demolished.Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 28 Nov. 2024
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In some towns, synagogues were demolished or fell into disrepair, their histories largely unrecorded.Austin Reid, Sun Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
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Shayna Baszler and Katana Chance - Women’s Intercontinental Championship Tournament This match wasn’t very entertaining, but Kai winning made sense considering the options.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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The star running back’s 25-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter put the finishing touches on a statement victory by the Eagles, who have now won eight straight and might be the best team in football.Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 2 Dec. 2024
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Other highlights include a powerful camera that can detect faces and up to 10 hours of battery life, so a forgotten charger won’t ruin your plans.Sarah Felbin, SELF, 29 Nov. 2024
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Jude Law recently ruined some of the magic from his feel-good classic The Holiday.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Twine tears down the technical obstacles keeping most people from experiencing that kind of fantastic free-flowing creativity in game development.Jordan Minor, PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
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Coming so soon after an election partly decided by highly online men who feel their status to be under threat, this outcome seems like an omen: Old systems may soon be torn down, with little to replace them but bluster spun as redemption.Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2024
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Directed by Ridley Scott, the $250 million Gladiator sequel is the top pick for males, both younger and older, and earned a B CinemaScore.Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Nov. 2024
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For example, a single parent of two who earns $22,000 as a child care worker would gain $675 in the first year, according to an analysis by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.Bridget Grumet, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The last Wisconsin Supreme Court election in 2023, which also determined partisan control on the high court, shattered records in spending as groups threw tens of millions of dollars into advertising.Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 28 Nov. 2024
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Either way, Moana 2 will shatter numerous records in its launch, including become the top Thanksgiving opening of all time for the five days, beating Frozen ($94 million).Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Nov. 2024
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Having some fun Other financial institutions are also reaping the benefits of moving to the cloud with SAP.Judith Magyar, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Rosenbluth, the firm’s head of research, expects ETF funds specializing in small caps to reap the benefits of investors looking to broaden out their market exposure.Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Pull down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20down. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.
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