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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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2
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
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.
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Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
For tech businesses, this often means starting with a product that can be developed and taken to market quickly, enabling the company to begin pulling in revenues at the earliest possible moment.
—Trevor Clawson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
And somehow, their low-caffeine blends are pulling in the modern crowd faster than oat milk at a Gen Z brunch.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Notre Dame just re-signed with NBC at a dollar figure high enough to keep the program independent yet competitive with power-conference foes pulling in north of $50 million per year.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Since then, Musallet said he’s been pulling in customers from KCK, Bonner Springs and even Leavenworth.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 15 Aug. 2025
Kennealy reported pulling in $254,733 in July, his lowest haul since launching his campaign in April, according to data from the Office of Campaign and Political Finance.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
For tech businesses, this often means starting with a product that can be developed and taken to market quickly, enabling the company to begin pulling in revenues at the earliest possible moment.
—Trevor Clawson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
And somehow, their low-caffeine blends are pulling in the modern crowd faster than oat milk at a Gen Z brunch.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Notre Dame just re-signed with NBC at a dollar figure high enough to keep the program independent yet competitive with power-conference foes pulling in north of $50 million per year.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Since then, Musallet said he’s been pulling in customers from KCK, Bonner Springs and even Leavenworth.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 15 Aug. 2025
Kennealy reported pulling in $254,733 in July, his lowest haul since launching his campaign in April, according to data from the Office of Campaign and Political Finance.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulling in
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In February, a fire destroyed a South Korean budget carrier Air Busan plane, which subsequently prohibited carry-on luggage containing portable chargers from being stored in overhead bins.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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On DSPs and at digital retailers, the 23 new songs merely comprise disc one of Swag II, with a second disc also containing the 21 songs originally released as Swag the First.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
10 Sep. 2025
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Joined later by singer Sarah Cracknell, Saint Etienne crafted catchy and arresting indie alternative dance-pop music that, over time, has incorporated other genres such as folktronica, acid house, ‘60s European pop and ambient.—
David Chiu,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Federal and immigration agents conducted a massive sweep on the plant in Ellabell, Georgia, arresting 475 people as part of an investigation into allegations of unlawful employment practices.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
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Part of her had always felt an aching imposter syndrome and a difficulty controlling her emotions.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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These are essential for controlling the whip-like motion that propels sperm forward.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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Screenshots of the viral video show the Siberian husky running in the park with his owner.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Civil charges have also been filed against Packer, including dogs running in a pack and vicious dog, the spokesperson said.—
Jessie DiMartino,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Much of Emery’s strategy is about organisation and regulating the game’s tempo.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing rolling back what's known as the endangerment finding, the basis for rules regulating climate pollution, including from coal and gas-fired power plants, cars and trucks, and methane from the oil and gas industry.—
Julia Simon,
NPR,
11 Sep. 2025
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Despite the slowdown in Europe’s soft denim sales, Turkish mill Isko is seizing new growth opportunities across Asia.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Sep. 2025
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This one was about seizing one of the sweetest victories of his legendary career … whether the old quarterback wanted to admit it or not.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Outside of Seville, Thompson, Lyles, and Bednarek keeping the Jamaica versus USA rivalry alive, the most notable observation of the race is that 50% of the finalists were from African nations, a strong feat for an event typically dominated by the aforementioned countries.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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While Hadden-Paton was unsuccessful in keeping his dapper suit, his costar, Hugh Bonneville, who plays Lord Grantham, confessed to Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan on Live!—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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After grabbing an early lead Friday evening, the Royals were unable to match their hosts’ prolific offense on Friday.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 Sep. 2025
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The owner squeezed her hands into the mix of kittens, moving the babies and grabbing the one that did not belong, which turned out to be a tiny mouse.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Pulling in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulling%20in. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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