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as in came around
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as in held out
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulled through
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By the time Game 2 of the World Series came around, Smith started to feel like himself again.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025 -
Investigators determined that two men were talking at the gas station near a gas pump when an unknown man came around the building and started shooting, police said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Oct. 2025
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Pittsburgh held out the hope of jobs.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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After the catch, Pickens held out the ball toward Cardinals cornerback Denzel Burke.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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However, the tale of a grieving husband and father quickly unraveled as Murdaugh’s laundry list of financial crimes – and elaborate cover-up schemes – against his legal clients came to light.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Right-hander Elvin Rodríguez came to the Diamondbacks as a waiver claim from the Baltimore Orioles in early September.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Investigators reviewed video evidence and recovered the aircraft's black box to learn more about the horrific accident.—
Christian Orozco,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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As the babies recovered, the family spent more than a year at a Ronald McDonald House location, according to KIII.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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This World Cup, held on home soil, represents both a golden opportunity and a defining moment for Mexican football.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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As of Wednesday, Smithers was being held on two felony counts of fleeing and eluding police, felony drug possession, driving under the influence, speeding, reckless driving, and leaving the scene of a crash that caused property damage.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
5 Nov. 2025
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Underwood, Michigan’s freshman quarterback, ran for a 13-yard touchdown in the first quarter, then stuck out his chest to mimic the Paul Bunyan Trophy, which will stay with the Wolverines after their 31-20 victory Saturday night at Spartan Stadium.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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With a pair of dirty scissors Qin Yuan snipped the loose thread where one of the woman’s toes stuck out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, several of the show's younger stars continued acting and have appeared in various television shows and movies.—
Michele Corriston,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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All northbound lanes were shut down and traffic was diverted onto Bird Road as the investigation continued.—
Hunter Geisel,
Miami Herald,
2 Nov. 2025
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Miami Beach Commissioners Laura Dominguez and Alex Fernandez withstood challenges to maintain their seats in Tuesday’s election, while a third commission race with no incumbent is heading to a runoff.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
5 Nov. 2025
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What to Know The region has already withstood one atmospheric river earlier this month.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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