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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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Lopez tacked on another run for the Trojans in the top of third with another RBI single, then came around to score on a sacrifice fly from Cadena for a 3-0 lead.—
Jack Vita,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026 -
By the time that the 2023 Hollywood strikes came around, executive producer Jon Favreau had already fully written the script for season four but during the production pause Lucasfilm re-evaluated its upcoming slate.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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The actor then approaches the crowd to sign various items held out in front of him.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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Jaylen Wright and Ollie Gordon II handled most of Miami’s tailback workload while Achane was held out.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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In the fifth, the Borrego Springs’ bats came to life, scoring five runs on five hits to break open the game.—
Kevin J. Farmer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Following the success of the 1992 film, there was talk of Pfeiffer starring in a standalone Catwoman film, per The New York Times, but that never came to fruition.—
Kelsie Gibson,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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The suspect was arrested nearby and booked into Santa Clara County jail, police said, adding that a firearm was also recovered.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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Vicario insisted his team-mate had recovered from a bruising experience in the first leg of their Champions League tie with Atletico.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Wilson and Hodges tied the knot May 10 at The Ruskin Cave in Dickson, Tennessee, during a romantic ceremony held on a cobblestone ledge in front of a waterfall.—
Danielle Minnetian , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
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By the end of the 19th century, Decoration Day ceremonies were being held on May 30 throughout the nation.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
25 May 2026
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As the collection of media members shuffled out of a stunned Colorado Avalanche locker room Sunday night, the group went by the entrance to the Vegas Golden Knights room at T-Mobile Arena and something odd stuck out immediately.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
25 May 2026
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As the players headed to their benches and the officials took their customary walks to the scorer’s table for the time out, Atkinson scrunched his face, stuck out his hands, and mockingly clapped toward Blair — who ignored the obvious taunt.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Over the decades, Andrews has continued to build an award-winning career across film and television, earning multiple Oscar nominations and 10 Emmy nominations, including recognition for her voice-over role in Bridgerton.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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The remark, however, did not seem to distract play-by-play announcer Kevin Brown, who continued the broadcast without acknowledging it.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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Indiana led 66-61 with 10 minutes left in the game, and then withstood a Valkyries rally down the stretch.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
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Vegas withstood an early barrage and then completely took over, defeating the top-seeded Avalanche 4-2 and wresting home-ice advantage away.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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“Pulled through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulled%20through. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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