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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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Eriksen is said to have lost consciousness temporarily on Sunday, but quickly came around before being taken to hospital.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026 -
By the time college graduation came around, Richards’ family and friends had become worried.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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Two-time Gold Glove shortstop Dansby Swanson was held out of the Cubs' starting lineup for a second straight game.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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American forces held out until reinforcements drove the Germans back in late January 1945, helping clear a path to Berlin.—
Kevin Maurer,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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Whether or not the state could execute Lee, who has been on death row for more than 25 years, by nitrogen gas was the question at the heart of his litigation that came to a head this week.—
Abigail Brooks,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Milei came to office in late 2023 vowing to eliminate Argentina's sky-high price increases and reverse its chronic fiscal deficits.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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And this year, Democratic voters held on to their ballots longer amid an unsettled governor’s race.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The primary runoff election will be held on June 16.—
Jamal Goss,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Police say a weapon was recovered from the scene.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Since the crash, bitcoin hasn’t recovered while other assets like stocks and gold have outperformed.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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What stuck out most was Tisch and Mara speaking at length, both in that group setting and alone on the field and sideline, as if the Mara family is continuing to embrace Tisch’s presence the same as ever.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
10 June 2026
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One thing that always stuck out to me was how ageless Hargitay remained throughout the 27 (and counting) seasons.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
7 June 2026
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Hezbollah has also continued its attacks.—
Parisa Hafezi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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But the Spurs continued to close out, all to end with Wembanyama swatting away Landry Shamet’s layup attempt.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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The warehouse for wheat, hay and potatoes withstood four disastrous fires and two earthquakes long before it became known as a destination for brews with a view.—
Katie Lauer,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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Jelly flats are a trend that have withstood the test of time, thanks to their whimsy, comfort, and low-key practicality (water-resistance for the win).—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
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“Pulled through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulled%20through. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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