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as in contained
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
a company that cannot manage to pull in costs will not be in business for very long
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as in arrested
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
he was pulled in after a random traffic stop turned up drugs in his car
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Recent Examples of pulled in
That growth—and relative platform stability—has pulled in more traditional investors.
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Jason Davis, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
This year’s Juneteenth festival pulled in 15,000 people while paying out more than 60 Black artists, DJs, and entrepreneurs.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 6 Sep. 2025
Just after noon Wednesday, a newer model blue-grey Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 Coupe pulled in front of the home in the 4800 block of Northwest First Street, Plantation police said.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
On one hand, this could cause money to tighten, as you’re pulled in many different financial directions or paying off significant debts.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
On Friday night, in the Phillies' 2-1 win over the Atlanta Braves, Castellanos was pulled in the top of the ninth inning for Harrison Bader, a former Gold Glove center fielder.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Josh Fitch pulled in an interception for Trabuco Hills near the end of the first half, as the Oilers couldn’t extend their 7-0 lead into the break.
—Zach Cavanagh, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
From juggling client showings to closing deals, agents are constantly pulled in multiple directions — often at the cost of personal milestones, family time, or even their own health.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
In his one season playing under O’Connell, Thielen pulled in 70 catches for 716 yards and six touchdowns.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 22 Aug. 2025
Jason Davis, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
This year’s Juneteenth festival pulled in 15,000 people while paying out more than 60 Black artists, DJs, and entrepreneurs.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 6 Sep. 2025
Just after noon Wednesday, a newer model blue-grey Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 Coupe pulled in front of the home in the 4800 block of Northwest First Street, Plantation police said.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
On one hand, this could cause money to tighten, as you’re pulled in many different financial directions or paying off significant debts.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
On Friday night, in the Phillies' 2-1 win over the Atlanta Braves, Castellanos was pulled in the top of the ninth inning for Harrison Bader, a former Gold Glove center fielder.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Josh Fitch pulled in an interception for Trabuco Hills near the end of the first half, as the Oilers couldn’t extend their 7-0 lead into the break.
—Zach Cavanagh, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
From juggling client showings to closing deals, agents are constantly pulled in multiple directions — often at the cost of personal milestones, family time, or even their own health.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
In his one season playing under O’Connell, Thielen pulled in 70 catches for 716 yards and six touchdowns.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulled in
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On a sunny Tuesday morning, 35-year-old Rita Guerrero stepped out from her door on North Mariposa Street, lively pup Olive barely contained by her leash.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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Police quickly contained the situation as around 150 mostly young demonstrators chanted anti-police slogans in a largely calm atmosphere.—
Saskya Vandoorne,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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Bennett Lembke, a 34-year-old Caldwell resident, was arrested following a traffic stop in Thurston County, Washington, after Boise police identified him as the suspect and issued a warrant, the agency said in a news release Thursday evening.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Sep. 2025
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Fort Worth police arrested him on suspicion of two offenses.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Sep. 2025
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And much more of that work is now AI controlled.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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Equipped with a 360-degree camera, it can be controlled by phone and patrols on its own, thanks to highly popular artificial intelligence or AI, with the user setting its path.—
PJ Green
September 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
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Of course, reporter and friend Erin Andrews seized the opportunity to ask about his recent engagement.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
14 Sep. 2025
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Allen punctuated the drive with a 6-yard touchdown scamper, as the Fishermen seized a 7-0 lead.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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For the past 25 years, the Roadless Area Conservation Rule has kept vital forests and grassland safe from bulldozers, saws, excavators and drilling equipment.—
Ryan Gellert,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Head coach Éric Chelle, tasked with steadying the ship after recent stumbles, kept his cards close.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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One partygoer grabbed a fragrance and practically bathed in the smokey orange accords of Rendez-Vous Ivory.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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Natalia’s story grabbed the attention of the public in 2019 when Indiana prosecutors leveled charges against the Barnetts for allegedly neglecting a dependent.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bowlan noted the biggest key is keeping his body regulated.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Whey protein is among many dietary supplements that aren’t regulated, according to Bakovic.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
9 Sep. 2025
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Where Welch pursued relentless growth and shareholder value maximization, Chouinard deliberately restrained Patagonia's expansion.—
Kyle Westaway,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Wilson's dying body was pulled inside the home by the family and restrained with his own handcuffs.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Pulled in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulled%20in. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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