pulling round

present participle of pull round, chiefly British

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulling round
Verb
  • Her Liberal Democratic Party is still recovering from corruption scandals, and her performance abroad could shape both her political future and her party’s recovery.
    Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Winger Bertrand Traore did his fair share of defensive work, shutting down space in the right channel, and Trai Hume was industrious in pushing up to aid attacks and recovering to avoid being exploited on the counter.
    Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Demi Lovato is coming back to Charlotte.
    Tamia Boyd, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
  • When you're done, remember to keep up with regular cleaning maintenance to prevent the smell from coming back.
    Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Perfect Gift for Coffee Aficionados Beyond improving your own morning routine, Gaines’ vanilla sugar blend is also a thoughtful gift.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
  • After a game where everything wasn’t smooth sailing – Chicago had plenty of pre-snap penalties and Williams’ two fumbles came on botched snaps with the center – the young quarterback says these experiences are important if the team are going to continue improving.
    Ben Morse, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Fortunately, the feline is healing incredibly well, and the vet even gave her some adorable pink ears made of wool.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
  • While political violence decreased, his heavy-handed rule papered over France’s wounds without healing them.
    Time, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Pulling round.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulling%20round. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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