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as in to hold out
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Recent Examples of pull through
Most of my veggies seemed to pull through OK with the exception of some cucumber plants and most of my carrot seeds.
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Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2025
Baptist preacher Ian Wilkinson was the only guest to survive, pulling through after weeks in hospital.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 7 July 2025
Fortunately, Zeus pulled through and was reunited with his owners after waking up from surgery.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
The film follows four misfits as they are pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld, a cubic land that puts your imagination to the test.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2025
Baptist preacher Ian Wilkinson was the only guest to survive, pulling through after weeks in hospital.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 7 July 2025
Fortunately, Zeus pulled through and was reunited with his owners after waking up from surgery.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
The film follows four misfits as they are pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld, a cubic land that puts your imagination to the test.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull through
Verb
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Shorts are still high, and traders are holding out for greater clarity before taking additional positions.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Opponents of the mine have fought the land swap for years and continued to hold out hope that an appeals court would block the exchange.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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When the draft came around after his junior year, Woo was recovering from Tommy John surgery.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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But when her mid-year review came around, none of that was mentioned.—
Luciana Paulise,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Silver mylar tape is twisted and hung between fence posts, or cut into strips and hung on fencing.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
23 Aug. 2025
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The 2015 first-round pick played at a Pro Bowl level three times in his career and is still trying to hang on as a versatile backup at 31 years old.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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The body of a swimmer reported missing on Mountain Island Lake Thursday night was recovered Friday, the Huntersville Fire Department said.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Aug. 2025
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Defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt, a 2022 first-round pick whose fifth-year option was just exercised, and 2023 Day 3 picks Karl Brooks and Colby Wooden must help compensate for the loss of the stalwart Clark, who is fully healthy after recovering from offseason toe surgery.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
29 Aug. 2025
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During his initial court appearance, he was ordered held on a $500,000 cash-only bond, meaning the whole amount must be paid in cash up front.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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The lucky ones rack up several months, and there are a handful of cuts every year that can hold on for 52 frames or longer across a number of important lists in major music markets.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Now is the time to improve your home’s ability to withstand hurricanes.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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For this reason, many in industrial settings opt for aluminum or hard plastic clipboards designed to withstand drops and long-term wear and tear.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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As the investigation continued, Starling said she was instructed not to say anything to anyone, all while the rumor mill at work was abuzz about the alleged scandal, with coworkers openly and frequently discussing her allegations.—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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As Abrams' musical journey in Louisville continues over the next three years, the music director plans to continue elevating orchestral music as a form of public service and as an example of the next frontier for orchestras.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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His owners had found him with his tongue sticking out and unable to focus visually.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
18 Aug. 2025
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Why did that stick out to you as a song to advance the new album with?—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Pull through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20through. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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