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Recent Examples of pull through
Yet many retailers expect to pull through the 2025 holiday season with satisfactory, if modest, gains.
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David Moin, Footwear News, 24 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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David Moin, Footwear News, 24 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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Jovic had missed 11 games due to lower-back injury management, then held out by coach’s decision in his first two games cleared to return.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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This comes after the initial CBA deadline on October 31, which was extended multiple times as the WNBA players held out for a deal that would grant them an suitable percentage of the league’s revenue, along with other salary increases, perks, and protections.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
21 Mar. 2026
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Cassie eventually stole second and came around to score on a single by Esteury Ruiz.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The call to Dearborn Heights police came around the same time last Thursday that Ayman Ghazali attacked Temple Israel and its early childhood learning center in West Bloomfield Township, WXYZ-TV reported.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The win helped the Raptors hang on to sixth in the Eastern Conference.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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After not holding a lead until the third period, Hanover (21-2-2) grabbed its first early in the final frame and hoped to hang on to it.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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One person was taken into custody and a handgun was recovered.—
Frederick Sutton Sinclair,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The last 10 to 15 years, Zarzycki said, have produced a lot of evidence that psychological factors matter for anyone recovering from significant injury, but especially athletes.—
Ian McMahan,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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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,
22 Mar. 2026
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Heritage took the 2-1 lead in the second half when Atkins got the score off an Emersen Andries assist and the Panthers’ defense held on late to advance.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
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The system requires materials capable of withstanding temperatures approaching 3,000°F (1,650°C) during hypersonic flight, and assembly involves manual integration of key components.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Mar. 2026
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In Auslander’s opinion, the true role of a financial consultant is to honestly assess your ability to withstand shocks to the financial system and your personal life, and adjust your financial plan in accordance with those findings.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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Six years on, activists continue to point to Taylor's killing as an example of the systemic injustice Black women face.—
DYLAN LOVAN,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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From traditional staples like ginseng to barrier-loving ceramides and buzzy newcomers like PDRN, the lineup below captures exactly why Korean skin care continues to shape the global beauty conversation.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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The sight of the black rock stuck out at Harris' house.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The sight of the black rock stuck out at Harris' house.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Pull through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20through. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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