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as in to hold out
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Recent Examples of pull through
After the tornado hit his car, Will was pulled through the sunroof of his Hummer and thrown into a nearby pond.
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Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 20 Mar. 2025
That Emilia Pérez triumphed at BAFTA, whose voting took place after Gascón’s infamous tweets resurfaced, could be a sign the musical will pull through.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
Dog Sledding There’s something magical about being pulled through the snow by a team of enthusiastic huskies, and Big Sky has multiple dog sled tours to choose from.
—Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2025
Gas trucks also drop to between 200 and 300 miles range depending on the fuel tank size but they can be refilled quickly and gas pumps are configured to pull through even with a trailer hooked up.
—Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 20 Mar. 2025
That Emilia Pérez triumphed at BAFTA, whose voting took place after Gascón’s infamous tweets resurfaced, could be a sign the musical will pull through.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
Dog Sledding There’s something magical about being pulled through the snow by a team of enthusiastic huskies, and Big Sky has multiple dog sled tours to choose from.
—Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2025
Gas trucks also drop to between 200 and 300 miles range depending on the fuel tank size but they can be refilled quickly and gas pumps are configured to pull through even with a trailer hooked up.
—Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull through
Verb
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Optimistic Chinese observers even held out hope for a grand bargain with Trump over trade, TikTok – and perhaps even Taiwan.—
Beijing and Washington Bureaus,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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As theaters continue to struggle in the aftermath of the pandemic, Los Angeles residents hold out hope hope that the Cinerama Dome and ArcLight theaters may someday return.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2025
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The Royals’ earlier run came around to score after second baseman Mickey Gasper booted a routine grounder with Witt on second.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Upon hearing this, Annie, an engineer, felt both nervous and excited In March, when the time for the proposal came around, Annie flew in from San Francisco to New York just two days before the big day.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The third hole presented a quick turnaround for McIlroy, who watched a birdie putt go left to right and hang on to get a shot back, while DeChambeau’s par save didn’t have the right line.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Hanging toiletry bags have a loop or hook to hang on doorknobs or racks.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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They are all expected to fully recover, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare officials said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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The sea lion was euthanized after it was deemed to be too sick to recover.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Maybe the distance has grown, your connection feels shaky and you’re left wondering if there’s still something worth holding on to.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Well, hold on a moment – technology should have crushed the price of bread since those days.—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The notes seemed able to withstand water well and without getting flimsy.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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This sophisticated trench is crafted to withstand both rain and wind while maintaining a breathable feel.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Geopolitical Ticking Clock The ongoing U.S.-China dispute, Beijing’s approval delays, and national security concerns continue to cloud any hopes for a straightforward resolution pathway.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Taxpayer costs for the Moscow homicides case have continued to climb as Kohberger awaits his chance for a defense at trial and remains jailed.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Cristobal said Toney’s maturity and preparation stuck out the most this spring.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2025
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Charles Muse: There are several cases throughout my career that stick out to me.—
Vladimir Duthiers, Paul LaRosa,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Pull through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20through. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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