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as in coming to
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as in holding out
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulling through
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The woman driving a Toyota Prius hit the bicyclist shortly after noon and then continued for another block before swerving into the bakery section of a 99 Ranch Market and then coming to a stop, trapping several people underneath the vehicle, police and fire officials said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
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Speculation around the Kuminga deal was the Warriors coming to the conclusion that Antetokounmpo would not be dealt during the current trade cycle, and that any move with the 31-year-old All-Star instead would come in the offseason.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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Brendan Morrow Speaking to NBC News, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said investigators are holding out hope that Nancy Guthrie is alive.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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In the meantime, Musto said that PennDOT keeps holding out for sunshine.—
John Shumway,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Collective bargaining, in some form, is the only answer, and more and more people in the industry are coming around on that.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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Figure skating remains a sport dominated by youth, and with the Winter Games coming around only once every four years, 2026 could likely be the couple’s last shot at cementing their legacy as a pair on the ice.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Raritan Bay ice buildup Pilings from the Keansburg Fishing Pier were sticking out of the bay between Staten Island and New Jersey on Thursday, three days after the partial collapse.—
Christine Sloan,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Underneath is a a white shirt, with collar and cuffs deliberately sticking out of the jacket.—
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
6 Feb. 2026
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Also, Southern California visits Nebraska with both sides holding on for dear life.—
Jordan Mendoza,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Record levels of burnout — a seven-year high, with 61% of employees reporting at least moderate burnout — suggest many are simply holding on.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Pulling through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulling%20through. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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