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as in to hold out
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Recent Examples of pull through
Plates of food are stacked outside the cells at mealtimes and pulled through the bars.
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Michael Rios, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
Gas trucks also drop to between 200 and 300 miles range depending on the fuel tank size but they can be refilled quickly and gas pumps are configured to pull through even with a trailer hooked up.
—Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Letting go of control, delegating to others, and trusting that others will pull through for them.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Busch faced more than just close quarters as his night consisted of cautions and clashes - true to the name of the event - but still managed to pull through with some determination.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
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Michael Rios, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
Gas trucks also drop to between 200 and 300 miles range depending on the fuel tank size but they can be refilled quickly and gas pumps are configured to pull through even with a trailer hooked up.
—Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Letting go of control, delegating to others, and trusting that others will pull through for them.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Busch faced more than just close quarters as his night consisted of cautions and clashes - true to the name of the event - but still managed to pull through with some determination.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull through
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Faced with losing its largest funder and most powerful member when the U.S. withdrew from the organization in January, Ghebreyesus is pivoting to make a more nimble WHO focused on establishing health independence in developing nations, while holding out hope for talks with President Trump.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
8 May 2025
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Because this — his impact, his presence, his game-changing value — is exactly what the Knicks held out hope for.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2025
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This ethos was reflected in media and entertainment as well; where all of my favorite stars leaned into straightened strands once the cameras and major events came around.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
4 May 2025
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Just for fun, Andy Pages might be coming around in his age-24 season.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Shelves stocked with ceramics, fusion glass, and jewelry crowd the front room, while photography and paintings hang on the walls leading to the two studios.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2025
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The Nuggets were impressively hanging on by a thread.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
5 May 2025
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Agents and forensic experts from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) recovered and analyzed key evidence from the Tesla attack, including Molotov cocktails allegedly used in the arson.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Unfortunately, Travis was not able to recover from the devastating injury, and is now retiring from football.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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McLaren beat Red Bull to the constructors’ championship in 2024, claiming its first teams’ title in 26 years, but Max Verstappen was able to hold on and retain his drivers’ crown for a fourth year.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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If an item embodies a meaningful part of your story, hold on.—
Marni Jameson,
Arkansas Online,
2 May 2025
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This exceptional variety has bright golden foliage that withstands summer heat and winter’s chill.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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What to look for: The brick and stone walls are nearly three feet thick in places and are designed to withstand any inadvertent ammunition explosions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 May 2025
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Jury selection is underway, and as the trial continues to ramp up, its grip on our culture will likely only grow stronger.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Meanwhile, crowds continue to gather in St. Peter's Square and wait for a white smoke signal from the Sistine Chapel's chimney, which will indicate that the 267th pope has been chosen.—
Katie Primm,
NBC news,
9 May 2025
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What were the things in life and dreams that stuck out for you optically or graphically?—
A.D. Amorosi,
Variety,
7 May 2025
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As mentioned, Canon opted for 24MP resolution for the EOS R1, a figure that sticks out when weighed against alternatives with more pixels.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 May 2025
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“Pull through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20through. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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