as in stopped
to bring (something) to a standstill
the jockey tried to pull up the apparently injured horse
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Recent Examples of pulled up
Prosecutors said Cooper then pulled up next to Starzynski, and Brasser got out holding a gun.
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Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Beazley pulled up footage from the control room that housed the keys, zoomed in on the hook where Conrad had found the circular key ring, and pressed Rewind.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
But when the bus pulled up to a migrant shelter in the border city of Laredo, dropping off a half-dozen families lugging bags stuffed with belongings, the stress of recent weeks tracked mother and daughter like the long shadows on that mid-February afternoon.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
However, once at the residence, the agent said a black sedan with Colorado license plates pulled up, partially blocking the driveway.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
Tracy was at a bridal shower with the game pulled up on her phone, hands shaking from the nerves.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
By the time the car pulled up, Son had agreed to hand Neumann $4 billion.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
Investigators previously said witnesses reported Arnold was standing outside the store near his vehicle when a car pulled up.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
The woman, who had been out with friends visiting several restaurants in downtown Huntington Beach, was walking near First Street and Atlanta Avenue when a vehicle pulled up and two men got out.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026
Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Beazley pulled up footage from the control room that housed the keys, zoomed in on the hook where Conrad had found the circular key ring, and pressed Rewind.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
But when the bus pulled up to a migrant shelter in the border city of Laredo, dropping off a half-dozen families lugging bags stuffed with belongings, the stress of recent weeks tracked mother and daughter like the long shadows on that mid-February afternoon.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
However, once at the residence, the agent said a black sedan with Colorado license plates pulled up, partially blocking the driveway.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
Tracy was at a bridal shower with the game pulled up on her phone, hands shaking from the nerves.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
By the time the car pulled up, Son had agreed to hand Neumann $4 billion.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
Investigators previously said witnesses reported Arnold was standing outside the store near his vehicle when a car pulled up.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
The woman, who had been out with friends visiting several restaurants in downtown Huntington Beach, was walking near First Street and Atlanta Avenue when a vehicle pulled up and two men got out.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulled up
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The threat of Iranian missile and drone attacks has all but stopped tankers carrying oil and gas from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, Qatar, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Iran from traveling through the strait, which is bordered in the north by Iran.—
Alex Veiga,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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However, access stopped after airstrikes hit Iran’s major nuclear facilities at Fordow and Natanz.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Connor Hellebuyck had 30 saves for the Jets, who saw their three-game win streak and six-game point streak halted.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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To balance the budget last year, Newsom and the Legislature halted Medi-Cal enrollment for undocumented immigrants beginning in January, and imposed a $30 premium on those already enrolled, beginning in July 2027.—
Andrew Graham
March 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The commission is welcoming complaints that have stalled at the federal level.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Teachers for the Natomas Unified School District struck Tuesday morning, following through on a plan to do so after negotiations with the district stalled, days after teachers for the Twin Rivers Unified School District went on a strike.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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In 93 career games, Lazard has caught 239 passes for 3,147 yards and 28 touchdowns.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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Kuriyama brought up an interview Friedman did three years ago, after Friedman visited Japan and marveled at how many fans gathered to watch Team Japan workouts in advance of the World Baseball Classic.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Although such a proposal would impact landlords and renters across the city, it was originally brought up after residents of the Serra Grove apartment complex complained their new landlord was bending substantial renovation rules to evict longtime tenants and relist units at double the price.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Thompson obtained a permit from the city and checked with businesses in the small strip to see if a gathering would scare away customers.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Hannah Chinn checked the facts.—
Regina G. Barber,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2026
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Brown drew up a play resulting in Brunson getting a clean look to tie the game at a corner three.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Steve Meyer of Meyer Design said his company is not the same firm that drew up Park Place.—
Marie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Between February 27 and March 2, the investigators found and arrested four suspects.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Three people were arrested, and an investigation is underway, Tisch said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Pulled up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulled%20up. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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