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as in to hold out
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Recent Examples of pull through
Dog Sledding There’s something magical about being pulled through the snow by a team of enthusiastic huskies, and Big Sky has multiple dog sled tours to choose from.
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Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2025
In the hospital lobby, about 200 people – friends and family – kept vigil, praying Katy would pull through.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Here, at last, was the chance for the Broncos to pull through down the stretch and put away a quality team.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
The Johnsons managed to pull through.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
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Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2025
In the hospital lobby, about 200 people – friends and family – kept vigil, praying Katy would pull through.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Here, at last, was the chance for the Broncos to pull through down the stretch and put away a quality team.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
The Johnsons managed to pull through.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull through
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Despite the lack of answers, Jim and Nancy remained optimistic, holding out hope for their kids' eventual discovery.—
Makena Gera,
PEOPLE,
4 Jan. 2026
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Reese is holding out hope with a positive attitude.—
Kayla Moeller,
CBS News,
2 Jan. 2026
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Ironically, this meant that by the time the holidays actually came around, the Christmas trees and fixtures looked depressingly weathered, exposed to the elements for far too long.—
Armando Ledezma,
New Yorker,
14 Jan. 2026
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In fashion, what goes around always comes around—meaning even an It bag from the past can enjoy a new life in 2026.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
14 Jan. 2026
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Julius Randle had 28 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists to help the Minnesota Timberwolves hang on to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 131-122 on Thursday night for their fourth consecutive victory.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Hodges managed to hang on to his baton but then found himself on all fours, surrounded by the mob, terrified that he would soon be torn apart.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026
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The 2026 Games are scheduled to begin in less than a month, giving Kim a short window to recover and pursue her third consecutive gold medal in the halfpipe.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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When Pritchard lost control of the ball, dove on the floor to recover it and fed a pass to White for an open three, Andrew Nembhard canned a three of his own a minute later.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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Cho’s team argued in court that Yoon sought to prolong his hold on power by undermining South Korea’s constitutional system of governance.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Elk Grove Police Department said detectives were notified last week that the suspect, 43-year-old Roderick Randall, was being held on federal charges in Texas for providing false information to law enforcement officials.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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In keeping with the Cinderella story, Fanny learns to withstand her active Aunt Norris’s cruelty.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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Shoppers with mature skin who’ve nixed foundation even swear by its lasting power to withstand hot flashes.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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As new products and innovations hit the market and her solo travels continue, she's curated quite the arsenal of safety devices and accessories.—
Stephanie Gray,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Tensions mount in Minneapolis Hundreds of people took to the streets of Minneapolis to protest within hours of Good’s death and demonstrations have continued to swell in the ensuing days.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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The Panthers have already done a lot to make the 2025 season stick out.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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Then, after Barnes had dragged Newcastle level and the home side had built up attacking pressure, Thiaw crumpled under a challenge from Calvert-Lewin inside his own box, stuck out an arm and handled Jaka Bijol’s nod-down.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Pull through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20through. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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