pull through

verb

pulled through; pulling through; pulls through

intransitive verb

: to survive a dangerous or difficult situation

transitive verb

: to help survive a dangerous or difficult situation

Examples of pull through in a Sentence

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As the wine pulls through the spout, the wine opens up and slightly oxidizes. Andrew Watman, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 Plates of food are stacked outside the cells at mealtimes and pulled through the bars. David Culver, CNN, 6 Nov. 2024 Those who are calling her disgusting and shaming her, and those who are encouraging her to pull through this moment of being overwhelmed by motherhood. Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2024 While driving results focuses on pushing toward goals, inspiration creates pull through energy and enthusiasm. Joseph Folkman, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pull through 

Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of pull through was in 1852

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“Pull through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pull%20through. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

pull through

verb
: to help through or to survive a dangerous or difficult period or situation
had pneumonia but she pulled through

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