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as in to hold out
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Recent Examples of pull through
The tank was pulled through the air by the MRI machine, fatally fracturing the young boy’s skull.
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 25 July 2025
Most of my veggies seemed to pull through OK with the exception of some cucumber plants and most of my carrot seeds.
—Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 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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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 25 July 2025
Most of my veggies seemed to pull through OK with the exception of some cucumber plants and most of my carrot seeds.
—Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 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
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So whose support does Mamdani have, and who’s still holding out ahead of the November election?—
Connor Greene,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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And should North Carolinians hold out hope for snow?—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Sep. 2025
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The best moment is when the cow came around the corner and moved towards Dave, and went really close up to him.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
23 Sep. 2025
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For us, typing games were the most-exciting thing on a computer until [educational strategy video game] The Oregon Trail came around.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Sew letters, stars, and shapes to hang on your tree, making sure to stuff the ornaments with cotton before sewing them closed to give a 3-D look.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Sep. 2025
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And his 33-yard strike to Thornton — one play after Thornton couldn’t hang on to a touchdown reception — was the Chiefs’ most dynamic play of the night.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
22 Sep. 2025
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Brentford never really recovered.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Unfortunately for Mahomes, that pass also was backwards and Giants linebacker Bobby Okereke recovered the ball.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
22 Sep. 2025
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The defense did give the offense one more chance, when on third-and-9 with two minutes left, Murray had all day and hit Zay Jones but couldn’t hold on as Stout delivered the hit.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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But their pitchers exploited enough batters on an inexperienced team that is now two losses from 100 for the season, and the Padres held on for a 3-2 victory over the White Sox on Sunday.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Sep. 2025
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Sirianni appeared intentionally reserved during his press conference, repeating that the Eagles have to keep their emotions in check to withstand the swells of a game, the adjustments required on the field.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Now is the time to improve your home’s ability to withstand hurricanes.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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The search was continuing late Friday night with assistance from the Washington County SWAT team and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
20 Sep. 2025
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Miley Cyrus’ eighth studio album Something Beautiful arrived earlier this year complete with a visual album and a continuing evolution of the lifelong star’s sound.—
Chris Malone Méndez,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Later in the day, the Cowboys-Bears and Broncos-Chargers matchups stick out.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Even the tips of his sox, which were sticking out of holes in his shoes, were summarily snipped off with scissors.—
Clare Conley,
Outdoor Life,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Pull through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20through. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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