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Recent Examples of pull through
He was subsequently caught in the current, pulled through the hydraulics and resurfaced downstream, according to the incident report.
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Arkansas Online, 1 Aug. 2025
The tank was pulled through the air by the MRI machine, fatally fracturing the young boy’s skull.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 25 July 2025
Although Holden pulled through, the emotional toll continues to linger for his parents.
—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
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Arkansas Online, 1 Aug. 2025
The tank was pulled through the air by the MRI machine, fatally fracturing the young boy’s skull.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 25 July 2025
Although Holden pulled through, the emotional toll continues to linger for his parents.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull through
Verb
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Udoka already announced Adams and Eason will likely be held out when Houston returns to the floor Wednesday night against Utah.—
William Guillory,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Susanne would say, holding out both of her arms, and Catherine would faint into her arms and sigh, Natasha!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Deals on Apple products don't come around too often.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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But when fall and winter come around, something about a mountain town seems extra enticing.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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The operation has origins that date back to the 1800s and has survived decades of trade globalization to hang on as the last North American commercial manufacturer of traditional wooden hockey sticks.—
Joseph Hostetler,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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Two stethoscopes hang on the wall by the door, next to a poster about how to aid a choking victim.—
Jennifer Gonnerman,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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The latter came after Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton knocked the ball from Lawrence inches from the goal line, and Kansas City recovered.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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Injuries have restricted Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite to just one cap, and the 23-year-old is still recovering from a hamstring issue, while Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah has also only made one appearance and has been left out by his former Chelsea boss.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Dodgers held on for a 4-3 win, jumping out to a commanding 2-0 lead at Citizens Bank Park in the best-of-five series.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Now is the time to improve your home’s ability to withstand hurricanes.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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The home features a steel frame with thick, insulated panels and can withstand the natural weather elements.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Twenty years later, Iraq War veteran Aaron Hughes continues spreading his realization that soldiers can better champion American ideals by following their conscience over orders.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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McNeill said one argument in favor of the EV sector continuing to grow is the vehicles’ increasing utility far beyond transportation.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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The stairs in front of the house extend downward, giving the illusion of a tongue sticking out of the mouth.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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Miller is so eager to at least touch on everything on Scorsese’s resumé that the few gaps stick out.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Pull through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20through. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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