pulled down

Definition of pulled downnext
past tense of pull down
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as in destroyed
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of a powerful storm pulled down the old fishing shack, which had been immortalized in countless paintings

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Recent Examples of pulled down An article published by the newspaper that honored her has been pulled down. Alan Gionet, CBS News, 28 May 2026 Wednesday’s showing from the offense was so bad Willis didn’t complete a pass longer than 15-yards until tight end Greg Dulcich pulled down a 15 yard reception over the middle of the field with Jordyn Brooks draped on him before falling to the turf. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026 Coffey and Kayla McBride each pulled down eight rebounds apiece. Twin Cities, 15 May 2026 By the next day, Google had pulled down the offending videos. Todd Spangler, Variety, 14 May 2026 In addition to Europe, Rieder sees select opportunities in emerging market bonds, which were pulled down because of concerns around the Iran war. Michelle Fox, CNBC, 13 May 2026 Drawstrings along the shorts allow for adjustable length, a high turtleneck can be zipped up or pulled down for breathability, and reflective elements make the piece visible at night. Kaio Cesar, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026 Power lines were snapped and pulled down in Missouri, wind gusts in Wisconsin exceeded 70 mph, and heavy rain and intense lightning knocked down trees in Tennessee. Kathryn Prociv, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026 At halftime, the Celtics had pulled down nine offensive rebounds and scored 13 second-chance points. Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
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  • Beyond the physical destruction, the Great War, as it was then known, destroyed a world where many people believed in progress and gradual advance and replaced it with a cynical and desperate world, in which nations and ideologies were natural and necessary enemies.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
  • Trump has repeatedly said Iran would not receive any sanctions relief until its stockpile of fissile material is removed and destroyed.
    Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
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  • On Friday, a city spokesperson confirmed that Aurora intends to move forward with that agreement, noting that the building would be demolished and that the riverfront area would be restored, but did not give any additional details about future plans for the site.
    R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
  • The president also demanded the White House ballroom project — which began when the East Wing was demolished in October 2025 — be completed following the assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton hotel in April.
    Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
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  • Based on employee survey feedback, 166 earned recognition as Top Workplaces.
    Bob Helbig, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2026
  • Kirby Yates earned his first save of the season by pitching a hitless ninth.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
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  • Motorists complained the gasoline was contaminated and ruined their cars.
    ABC News, ABC News, 27 May 2026
  • After having his wedding night ruined, a finger and toe cut off and being buried alive, Jacob Elordi‘s Nate Jacobs faced his fate when a venomous rattlesnake slithered its way into the hole he was buried in and bit him.
    Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026
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  • Attendance diminished in recent years as the Wizards tore down their roster in the hopes of accumulating draft picks in trades and losing enough games to win early picks via the annual draft lottery.
    Josh Robbins, New York Times, 28 May 2026
  • In October, the White House tore down its East Wing to make room for a $400 million ballroom.
    ABC News, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
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  • The Canadiens won that series for a few different reasons, but goaltending was a big one.
    Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 28 May 2026
  • Hopkinton won Tuesday’s North/West sectional while Concord-Carlisle’s Sophie Redmond won the individual title.
    Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
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  • The driver’s side window was shattered, but there was no broken glass on the ground.
    Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
  • Ears are routinely cauliflowered, noses fractured, limbs shattered.
    David Remnick, New Yorker, 22 May 2026
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  • Those who survived smallpox gained a lifelong immunity to it.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
  • That trend gained significant momentum during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, when organizers abruptly restricted alcohol sales inside stadiums just days before the tournament began.
    Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026

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“Pulled down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulled%20down. Accessed 30 May. 2026.

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