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as in to hold out
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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
Verb
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Room service was swift, and housekeeping came around promptly after breakfast.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Pfeufer says his parents have since come around to his thinking.—
Philip Marcelo,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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With sellers holding out for pre-rate-hike valuations and buyers unwilling to pay them, deal flow essentially froze.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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His sons were even held out of school for the next few days after threats were made against his family.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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Berrios had missed the entire postseason up to the World Series while recovering from an injury in the regular season.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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Half of the $95 million spent on phase one was funded in large part by federal dollars authorized under the American Rescue Plan Act, a spending program aimed at helping communities recover after the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Dec. 2025
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The tier eight reward level gives donors all rewards for the previous seven tiers, as well as a two-day pass for one free meal, and their picture taken to hang on their hall of fame.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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And the idea was, Well, hang on a minute.—
Hanna Rosin,
The Atlantic,
11 June 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,
9 Dec. 2025
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Cleveland just couldn’t hold on and lost the game 32-29.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
8 Dec. 2025
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The world’s most pungent herbs and spices come from desert landscapes, as plants concentrate the chemical compounds that increase flavor intensity into leaves and seeds in order to withstand arid conditions.—
Von Diaz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Dec. 2025
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Test this mixture on a single leaf first to ensure the plant can withstand it.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Dec. 2025
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Her adorable photos continued, featuring pictures of Zuma as a baby and smiling selfies with his mom.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Story continues after photo gallery.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
22 Aug. 2025
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Her routine quickly stuck out to TikTok viewers, and within six days, the clip amassed over 667,200 views, 157,600 likes and 973 comments.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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The ends of your branches will stick out more, giving your tinsel extra room to hang down without being blocked.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Pull through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20through. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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