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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
Before Ebert’s death, the festival was pulling in twice those number of passes, but Chaz Ebert and Kohn have soldiered on in honor of Roger’s legacy.
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Brian Welk, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2025
By the early 1990s, his company was pulling in $3 million a year.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Jones has been solid in his two weeks starting for the 49ers, pulling in 563 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
The city also tapped into reserves, pulling in $35 million to plug its budget gap for 2026.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Eventually, the sun will also turn into a white dwarf, pulling in not only planets, but also icy Kuiper Belt objects.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2025
But during the meeting, Chief Financial Officer Eddie Muns spoke at length about massive one-time investments Jefferson County Public Schools has made in recent years, which cost more than the district was pulling in.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Sep. 2025
Such a characteristic suggests the possibility that planets in the disks are clearing a path by pulling in gas and dust under their own gravity – not unlike how a snowplow clears roadways.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Buses make up 8% of the fares gathered by TfL, according to its own figures, pulling in £404m of a total £5,045 million in fare revenue for 2023/24.
—Nicole Kobie, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Brian Welk, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2025
By the early 1990s, his company was pulling in $3 million a year.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Jones has been solid in his two weeks starting for the 49ers, pulling in 563 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
The city also tapped into reserves, pulling in $35 million to plug its budget gap for 2026.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Eventually, the sun will also turn into a white dwarf, pulling in not only planets, but also icy Kuiper Belt objects.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2025
But during the meeting, Chief Financial Officer Eddie Muns spoke at length about massive one-time investments Jefferson County Public Schools has made in recent years, which cost more than the district was pulling in.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Sep. 2025
Such a characteristic suggests the possibility that planets in the disks are clearing a path by pulling in gas and dust under their own gravity – not unlike how a snowplow clears roadways.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Buses make up 8% of the fares gathered by TfL, according to its own figures, pulling in £404m of a total £5,045 million in fare revenue for 2023/24.
—Nicole Kobie, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulling in
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However, people who are allergic to olives should avoid all products containing olives, including olive oil.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
1 Oct. 2025
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The suspect, who had been living in the town of Starnberg south of the city, had been carrying a backpack containing an explosive device, a Bavaria police statement said earlier.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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In addition to arresting musicians, Russian authorities have designated many of them as foreign agents, including Noize MC, who left Russia soon after the war broke out.—
Anna Nemtsova,
The Atlantic,
30 Sep. 2025
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Sophia Loren has long captivated audiences with her regal beauty and arresting onscreen presence.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
Architectural Digest,
29 Sep. 2025
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Dutch Bros 'controlling this corner,' Uncle Bill's says Dutch Bros was created in 1992 in Grants Pass, Oregon, by brothers Dane and Travis Boersma.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Return slowly on an inhale, controlling the resistance.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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Heim worked his way back to the front of the pack in the final stage as Brent Crews, who started third and had been running in the Top Five most of the day, grabbed the late lead.—
Shane Connuck
October 3,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
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Also in the video, Renye said, is a member of the church congregation running in the same direction as the officers with a handgun but Renye said the member did not fire his weapon.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Letizia says his dispensary in Menomonee Falls supports regulating hemp, including requiring testing products and setting a statewide age restriction.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The heat exchanger is expected to be critical in regulating the substantial heat produced by hydrogen fuel cells, ensuring safety and efficiency in flight operations.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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Metropolitan Police officers are also said to have raided Clarke’s home, seizing items including laptops and documents.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
26 Sep. 2025
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Governments worldwide are already seizing the opportunity to attract skilled workers to their countries.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
25 Sep. 2025
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In their 11 matches in all competitions, Arne Slot’s side have scored eight goals in the 83rd minute or later, with those late strikes keeping results on track but masking defensive deficiencies and a lack of coherence, at times, in attack.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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For the first half of her tenure, Engelbert seemed to enjoy a positive relationship with the players, securing major corporate partners, working with the union on a collective-bargaining agreement that looked historic at the time, keeping the league afloat during the COVID pandemic.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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Securing the Shield ensures the top seed for Philly and home-field advantage throughout the MLS Cup playoffs for a team that has quietly gone about a consistent season without grabbing much in the way of attention.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Without strangers lunging at her and grabbing her forearm.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Pulling in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulling%20in. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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