as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
the jockey tried to pull up the apparently injured horse
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Recent Examples of pull up
If pulling up a plot of sand is more your speed, there are 700 miles of shoreline and several beaches.
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Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
Last April 1st, a little after 6 p.m., Mr. Perfect pulled up to the address Mero Wero had given him in Niagara, a shaded lane thick with century-old trees and sagging houses with overgrown lawns, hopped out, and shot Fader in his driveway.
—Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2025
Though rainfall remains at essentially zero in the southern third of the state, it’s been above average in Northern California thus far, pulling up the statewide average.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Set your ceiling fans to rotate clockwise to pull up cold air and push down warm air.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025
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Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
Last April 1st, a little after 6 p.m., Mr. Perfect pulled up to the address Mero Wero had given him in Niagara, a shaded lane thick with century-old trees and sagging houses with overgrown lawns, hopped out, and shot Fader in his driveway.
—Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2025
Though rainfall remains at essentially zero in the southern third of the state, it’s been above average in Northern California thus far, pulling up the statewide average.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Set your ceiling fans to rotate clockwise to pull up cold air and push down warm air.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull up
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Union sources said the international had been planning a disciplinary hearing for Davis which could have removed him from office, but his resignation has stopped those proceedings.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2025
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But some also said the length and scope of the communications slowdown was unusual, resulting in confusion among staff as health agencies sought to stop or claw back communications, meetings and events to comply with the directive.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2025
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These included halting the supply of life-saving drugs for HIV, malaria and tuberculosis, as well as medical supplies for newborn babies, in countries supported by USAID around the globe, the memo reviewed by Reuters showed.—
Sriparna Roy,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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In a Napolitan News Service survey shared with Secrets, voters signaled support for the president’s moves to halt foreign aid, secure the border, and drain the swamp.—
Paul Bedard,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
29 Jan. 2025
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But this week in Sydney, a city known for its beaches and vibrant food scene, crowds flocked to catch a glimpse — and a whiff — of a rare flower whose scent has been lovingly compared to that of rotting flesh.—
Max Butterworth,
NBC News,
23 Jan. 2025
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There’s still a chance to catch this a poignant dramedy based on true events.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2025
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But despite her plea for funding, the City Council authorized only a fraction of it and hiring stalled, caught up in the red tape of L.A. bureaucracy, according to a new report.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
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In a shocking turn of events, the Astros could look to land Bregman after his negotiations with other teams stalled.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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However, the expiration policy requires users to check into the Airbnb within seven days, not just book within seven days.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2025
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Melanie McGovern, director of public relations at the Better Business Bureau, told Business Insider that the best method to spot a phishing scam is to check from where the text or email came.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.—
Joe Minihane,
CNN,
22 Jan. 2025
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Wired and wireless charging rates also stay the same as the S24 series.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
22 Jan. 2025
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Canada has been drawing up its own retaliatory tariff plan, Bloomberg reports, as has Mexico, according to the Associated Press. ECONOMIC INDICATORS As trading began on Tuesday, the three major indexes rose a bit, but there were no big shifts up or down.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Northwestern coach Chris Collins drew up a play for junior forward Nick Martinelli, who drilled the game-winner.—
Jack Vita,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Jan. 2025
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Mainland Chinese stocks held up better, falling 6% — which Citi analysts attributed to easier monetary policy and falling Chinese government bond yields.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
19 Jan. 2025
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Online claims that firefighters were held up in Sacramento for emissions testing on their way to fight the blazes in Los Angeles are false, according to Oregon and California officials.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacramento Bee,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Pull up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20up. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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