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as in containing
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 arresting
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 pulling in
While Holladay blew out Renshaw in the early vote numbers, pulling in 2,394 early votes to Renshaw's 1,365, on election day Holladay bested Renshaw by a mere two votes.
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Arkansas Online, 5 Mar. 2026
The study found one of the biggest dangers for cyclists was cars pulling in and out of curbside parking spaces and crossing bicycle traffic.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
The Ohtani-Decoy mural gives it a draw that extends well beyond the usual dog-park crowd, pulling in Dodgers fans and anyone curious about the growing Decoy phenomenon that has built steadily over the past three years.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026
As the war grinds on, the battle for manpower is stretching beyond Europe’s borders, pulling in vulnerable populations from Africa and Asia and raising new diplomatic and legal challenges for governments far from the front lines.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The Steamer projection system remains bullish and projects the highest isolated slugging among the systems, still pulling in signal from his 42-homer 2021.
—Derek Vanriper, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Bienvenido’s tax records show Enriquez has drawn a similarly low salary from the nonprofit organization since founding it in 2019, despite regularly pulling in six-figure fundraising hauls.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 11 Feb. 2026
Scottsdale constantly has activities going on in the community, pulling in tourism that funds the city, maintaining its luxuries and aesthetics.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Short-term funding success and long-term intellectual payoff are, in that region of idea-space, pulling in opposite directions.
—Rachel Barr, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Arkansas Online, 5 Mar. 2026
The study found one of the biggest dangers for cyclists was cars pulling in and out of curbside parking spaces and crossing bicycle traffic.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
The Ohtani-Decoy mural gives it a draw that extends well beyond the usual dog-park crowd, pulling in Dodgers fans and anyone curious about the growing Decoy phenomenon that has built steadily over the past three years.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026
As the war grinds on, the battle for manpower is stretching beyond Europe’s borders, pulling in vulnerable populations from Africa and Asia and raising new diplomatic and legal challenges for governments far from the front lines.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The Steamer projection system remains bullish and projects the highest isolated slugging among the systems, still pulling in signal from his 42-homer 2021.
—Derek Vanriper, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Bienvenido’s tax records show Enriquez has drawn a similarly low salary from the nonprofit organization since founding it in 2019, despite regularly pulling in six-figure fundraising hauls.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 11 Feb. 2026
Scottsdale constantly has activities going on in the community, pulling in tourism that funds the city, maintaining its luxuries and aesthetics.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Short-term funding success and long-term intellectual payoff are, in that region of idea-space, pulling in opposite directions.
—Rachel Barr, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulling in
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Its floor is nearly entirely covered in dark, mineral-rich rock — known as mafic material — containing magnesium, iron and minerals such as pyroxine and olivine.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Court documents show Farah conducted surveillance on the juror and their home, sent a map of where the juror parked and drove a co-defendant to deliver a gift bag containing $120,000 in cash.—
Beret Leone,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The film is… touchingly funny, visually arresting and somehow a consistent joy to watch.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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In the last year, Mexican troops have been deployed across the country to quell narco-violence, arresting legions of cartel operatives, seizing tons of illicit drugs and busting hundreds of clandestine laboratories.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Those areas, Close explained, include taking care of the ball, being efficient with passes and dribbles, having a passion and urgency to make hustle plays, and controlling the glass.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Protect your home by removing decaying wood, controlling moisture, and cleaning gutters and overgrowth.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Prominent Georgia political figures like former representative Marjorie Taylor Greene and Senators Ossoff and Warnock have denounced the attacks, while candidates to replace MTG and others running in midterm elections have backed the president.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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Traynere is running in the Democratic primary March 17 with running mate Barbara Ann Parker.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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Instead of regulating the private sector, the government is simply regulating itself.—
Howard Dvorkin,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
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Vianna also noted the importance of further regulating the internet to stop the rapid circulation of misogynistic content.—
Eléonore Hughes,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Ukraine accused Hungary’s pro-Russian government of taking the Ukrainians hostage and illegally seizing millions of dollars in cash.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The same thing happened in Saturday’s 3-2 win at Newcastle, with O’Brien seizing on Dan Burn’s clearing header.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Everyone’s broken, so the collective strength of the cast in keeping us on our toes about where this is all headed is a huge plus.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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With so many players in the WBC, the Royals will be keeping a close eye on all the different games in pool play.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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Wembanyama had back-to-back dunks in the second quarter, including grabbing his own miss and throwing it down for what became a three-point play on a foul by Javonte Green.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Brigham is also charged with assaulting a man by grabbing and twisting his genitals.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Pulling in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulling%20in. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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