pulling through

present participle of pull through

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulling through
Verb
  • Lucero grew up in East Oakland and is thrilled to be coming to the Grand Lake Theatre.
    Randy Myers, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
  • When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But Kennedy's surprise could indicate that the team is holding out hope Bregman will stick with his current contract or at least would let the Red Sox know more about his thinking before any decision is made.
    Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Sellers, meanwhile, are holding out.
    Mike Winters, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The ritual floats on, coming around each summer like the willow warbler or the common cuckoo.
    Jordan Michelman, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Though the relationship has been serious, family tensions have kept her sister from coming around.
    Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • There are spikes and things sticking out?
    Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The space still appears to be under construction, as wires can be seen sticking out of the walls and ceilings, while wooden boards cover the floors.
    Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • One of the photos featured Justin sitting in the passenger seat of a car while holding on to Jack's feet, with the toddler standing on his father's lap.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
  • During their conversation, France speaks about holding on tightly to his little ones.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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“Pulling through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulling%20through. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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