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as in to destroy
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of
a powerful storm pulled down the old fishing shack, which had been immortalized in countless paintings
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2
as in to demolish
to destroy (as a building) completely by knocking down or breaking to pieces
an ugly billboard that was eventually pulled down
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3
as in to win
to receive as return for effort
he's pulling down six figures at that job
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Recent Examples of pull down
With Alex Sarr nursing an ankle injury, though, Holmes is showing signs of life, pulling down 29 boards while blocking 8 shots over his past four games.
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Eric Wong, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Workplace And Conduct In Question Also pulling down Starbuck’s reputational score are poor marks on openness and transparency, part of the conduct driver, and concern for employee well-being, a factor within the workplace driver.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
On Tuesday, a Shopify spokesperson confirmed to Rolling Stone the company had pulled down his website for violating its terms.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
One of the messages sent to the boys from an individual later identified by authorities as Brett Bonini asked the two to pull down their pants and rub each others’ genitals over video chat in exchange for 25,000 in Roblox currency, according to the complaint.
—Silas Morgan, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2025
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Eric Wong, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Workplace And Conduct In Question Also pulling down Starbuck’s reputational score are poor marks on openness and transparency, part of the conduct driver, and concern for employee well-being, a factor within the workplace driver.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
On Tuesday, a Shopify spokesperson confirmed to Rolling Stone the company had pulled down his website for violating its terms.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
One of the messages sent to the boys from an individual later identified by authorities as Brett Bonini asked the two to pull down their pants and rub each others’ genitals over video chat in exchange for 25,000 in Roblox currency, according to the complaint.
—Silas Morgan, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull down
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Residents of states that have been impacted by this weekend's storms have posted photos online showing their homes destroyed by the tornadoes, with roofs fallen completely off, walls caved in and debris on lawns.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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Taking on the role of a teenage boy named Chrono, players have to travel through time and assemble a team to stop a horrifying creature named Lavos from destroying the world.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2025
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Many have long since been demolished or altered beyond recognition, but some of the most beautiful have miraculously kept their original structures and decoration intact.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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Most of the historic neighborhood theater buildings were either demolished or destroyed by fire, often replaced by parking lots or highways.—
Michael Wells,
Kansas City Star,
28 Feb. 2025
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Michigan State, the conference’s regular-season champs, had won eight in a row.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Wildcats won the Pac-12 Tournament champion in 2022 and 2023.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2025
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During the 2020 election campaign, Trump said the AFFH rule would ruin the suburbs by forcing more affordable housing.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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Alli Jo adds that the kids left school to appear on the date with Grant and the ladies, so Zoe ruined their day, too.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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Suncor Energy is planning a two-year construction project at its Commerce City oil refinery to tear down a 75-year-old flare stack that often sends flames flickering from the top, and reconnect the pipes that funnel excess gases to a newer, more efficient flare on site.—
Noelle Phillips,
The Denver Post,
13 Mar. 2025
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The city had hoped to tear down the blighted structure later this year, but that now appears less likely.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
12 Mar. 2025
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That film, directed by Lewis Teague and starring Dee Wallace, Daniel Hugh Kelly and Danny Pintauro, earned $21 million worldwide (not adjusted for inflation) against a $6 million budget.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2025
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Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
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The animated blockbuster, which has shattered box office records, will debut in the U.K. and Ireland on March 21, with previews beginning March 14.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2025
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Investigators say at least seven shots were fired, damaging three cars and shattering windows.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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To reap the benefits of infrared light without the risk, Seheult recommended going outside and covering up for about 30 minutes, even in the morning or evening while the sun is setting.—
Angelica Stabile,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Davidson’s home state produces more than a million gallons of wine a year, and could reap the benefits of the tariffs.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Pull down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20down. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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