pull through

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of pull through Massie had held firm -- adamant that his constituents would pull through for him. Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 19 May 2026 Prime Minister Keir Starmer pulled through the immediate aftermath of bruising UK local elections, but his longer-term position remained in jeopardy as his Labour rivals touted a plan to replace him with Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham. Alex Wickham, Bloomberg, 8 May 2026 The rally reflects the market pricing in the reality that AI infrastructure demand is pulling through power generation and grid equipment orders at a pace not seen in decades. Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2026 Delivered of his message, Max feels at peace—only to hear later that his father has pulled through. Giles Harvey, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pull through
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull through
Verb
  • Marte remained at first base and eventually came around to score on a two-run home run from Nolan Arenado.
    Chandler Rome, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Those days don’t come around often, so take advantage of the Hoka Labor Day Weekend sales, which include discounts on best-sellers like the Bondi 9, Clifton 10, and other shopper-favorite styles.
    Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Yet in the bullpen, between his warmup pitches, Trent Harris held out hope.
    Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Water safety experts predict a late season if this nice weather holds out, with safety being prioritized as part of that extension.
    Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said Monday in a post on X that the Polish army recovered what was believed to be a Russian military drone from the Baltic Sea near the coastal village of Jaroslawiec.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
  • As of Monday, the island was still recovering, with electricity restored to about 82% of customers, according to Kaua'i County officials.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • About a quarter of the customers are local contractors or business owners, who store small machinery, tools, supplies, merchandise, or paperwork that they’re legally required to hang on to.
    David Owen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
  • In defiance of the calendar, here are 50 outdoor concerts in the weeks ahead to hang on to that last part of summer.
    Kayla Samoy, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Walter didn’t publicly step down from any roles after the stroke, holding on to control of a vast portfolio.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The score provided the decisive margin as North Side held on for the 10-2 victory.
    Raul Avila, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Perhaps more importantly, though, the Broncos appear prepared to withstand a potential absence from Dobbins thanks to the addition of rookie Jonah Coleman, who drew rave reviews from the coaching staff for his performance in camp.
    Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Plus, the dishwasher-safe utensils have ergonomic wooden handles and silicone tips that can withstand up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
    Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Construction on the new White House ballroom and demolition of the East Wing have faced significant legal challenges, though the Supreme Court recently ruled in a 5-4 decision that construction can continue.
    Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Hawaii residents and visitors should continue monitoring forecasts and any watches or warnings that may be issued as Lowell approaches the islands, the hurricane center said.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The Sox stuck out 11 times Thursday and 35 times in the series.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The view from below showed the vehicle on its side with airbags deployed, and two feet sticking out from what appears to be the passenger side window.
    Irene Wright, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

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“Pull through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20through. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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