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as in to hold out
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Recent Examples of pull through
Many other small businesses are still struggling with their post-pandemic recovery, and still others did not pull through.
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Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
The final view of the deeply flawed protector is his covered body pulled through the snow to Jackson by horse.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
The face of a dog who had been at an animal shelter for nearly two years left viewers heartbroken, but the power of social media pulled through for the canine.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
The movie, based on the video game of the same name, centers around four misfits who are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pull through
Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
The final view of the deeply flawed protector is his covered body pulled through the snow to Jackson by horse.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
The face of a dog who had been at an animal shelter for nearly two years left viewers heartbroken, but the power of social media pulled through for the canine.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
The movie, based on the video game of the same name, centers around four misfits who are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pull through
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull through
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Some renters may also be holding out for better deals in a Hamptons market that has become far more expensive after Covid.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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Ultimately, Emily did not end up wearing any of the dresses for prom, but Erinn is holding out for her senior year.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Having an opportunity to acquire a talent like Antetokounmpo does not come around very often.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Marcelo Mayer’s fifth inning liner didn’t bear fruit after the rookie was subsequently thrown out trying to tag up and advance to third on a shallow fly ball to the Gold Glove right fielder Frelick, but Rafaela did ultimately come around thanks to a bit of good fortune.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2025
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At Blagojevich’s first trial he was convicted of lying to the FBI, but jury hung on other charges.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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But in places like Egypt and Russia, where civic forces are demoralized or divided, oligarchs can hang on with daunting endurance.—
Evan Osnos,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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Back then, Maryland’s oyster population was just starting to recover from devastating bouts of disease, such as MSX and Dermo.—
Christine Condon,
Baltimore Sun,
24 May 2025
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Time is of the essence, and a long delay seeking treatment could hamper the dog’s ability to recover.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 2025
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After years of shortages, partly due to homeowners holding on to cheaper mortgage payments, the United States housing market now has nearly 500,000 more sellers than buyers, according to a new Redfin report.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Pride is what disappears when there’s nothing left to hold on to.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Enhancing community and regional resilience Regional resilience describes a region’s ability to withstand and adapt to challenges such as economic shocks and natural disasters.—
Darlene Xiomara Rodriguez,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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Many fans withstood the inclement conditions to watch together in Central Park.—
David Waldstein,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Voice of America was founded during WWII to counter Axis propaganda and continued to bring cultural and political democracy to countries under authoritarian rule.—
Mary McNamara,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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In the evening, the search for the missing girl was suspended, but Kent Police's Marine Unit and H.M. Coastguard continued on Saturday.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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Jordan Spieth, who is having a strong week at Muirfield Village himself, highlighted one area of the three-time major champion's game that sticks out to him.—
Troy Finnegan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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If Game 6 is anything like Games 3 and 4, Spike Lee and Timothée Chalamet will migrate to the Midwest for a weekend trip, sticking out like orange sore thumbs amid a maze of harvest gold playoff shirts.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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“Pull through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20through. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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