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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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As the season progressed, fellow cast members speculated that Morais was holding out hope for James' arrival after meeting her prior.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Others are holding out for potential policy changes before making any moves.—
Bruce Gil,
Quartz,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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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Once May 2 comes around, low-value parcels coming from China will be subject to duties.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
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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Elliott’s delivery is elastic yet controlled, sliding from indoor voice to whisper to open-throated howl, with a chorus hung on slang that was instantly etched in the contemporary lexicon.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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His body was recovered from the lake around 10:40 p.m. local time, per the outlet.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The operation recovered a total of 15 bodies: eight members of PRCS, six from Civil Defense, and one UNRWA employee.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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When arrested, he is ordered held on a $7,500 cash bond.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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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
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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Pika continues to push the boundaries of AI video with tools that blend nostalgia, realism, and personalization.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Fallout continues after President Donald Trump's unveiling of severe tariffs against virtually all U.S. trading partners.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Her mother Johnnie Anderson told cops her daughter was lying on her back in bed and still had a knife sticking out of her neck.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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The other major character, Sibyl Vane, an actress Dorian adores but drops cold, is less fortunate, at one point reduced to a big head of curls sticking out of the floor of a miniature stage.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Pull through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20through. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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