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an act of moving away especially from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable
the civil unrest has led the company to initiate a pullout of its operations in the region
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Recent Examples of pullouts
Stop at the pullouts for mind-boggling views of the Snake Valley below and countless peaks, plus access to popular trailheads.
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Taryn Shorr-McKee,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
In addition to culvert construction, contract crews are also working to upgrade traffic cameras and data technology systems, and construct maintenance vehicle pullouts.
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Madison Smalstig,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2026
Great places to stargaze on the south rim include Grand Canyon Visitor Center (the most convenient), Mather Point, Hermit's Rest and the many pullouts on the flat Rim Trail.
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Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Most pullouts provide a softer mattress feel.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
What To Know The pullouts came after a general assembly of the European Broadcasting Union — a group of public broadcasters from 56 countries that runs the event — met to discuss concerns about Israel’s participation, which some countries oppose over its conduct of the war in Gaza.
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Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Dec. 2025
Off trail trampling near overlooks, roadside vegetation damage at informal pullouts, and food waste around trailheads can require seasonal or multi year restoration once the shutdown ends.
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Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Highway 64, an 80-mile byway from Taos to Tierra Amarilla, features a number of pullouts overlooking the Brazos Cliffs, which are flanked by golden aspens.
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Graham Averill,
Outside Online,
12 Sep. 2023
Taryn Shorr-McKee,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
In addition to culvert construction, contract crews are also working to upgrade traffic cameras and data technology systems, and construct maintenance vehicle pullouts.
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Madison Smalstig,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2026
Great places to stargaze on the south rim include Grand Canyon Visitor Center (the most convenient), Mather Point, Hermit's Rest and the many pullouts on the flat Rim Trail.
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Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Most pullouts provide a softer mattress feel.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
What To Know The pullouts came after a general assembly of the European Broadcasting Union — a group of public broadcasters from 56 countries that runs the event — met to discuss concerns about Israel’s participation, which some countries oppose over its conduct of the war in Gaza.
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Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Dec. 2025
Off trail trampling near overlooks, roadside vegetation damage at informal pullouts, and food waste around trailheads can require seasonal or multi year restoration once the shutdown ends.
—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Highway 64, an 80-mile byway from Taos to Tierra Amarilla, features a number of pullouts overlooking the Brazos Cliffs, which are flanked by golden aspens.
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Graham Averill,
Outside Online,
12 Sep. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pullouts
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The tradeoff is that withdrawals are taxed.
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The outlet also reported unusual withdrawals from the couple’s bank accounts.
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Top 5 Can’t Miss Stay at The Omnia, one of Zermatt’s most luxurious Alpine retreats, complete with sleek, modern rooms and sweeping Matterhorn views.
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As travelers look to unplug and connect, books are becoming the new itinerary—driving trips, retreats and a revival of slow, immersive book travel.
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“Pullouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pullouts. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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