as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
the jockey tried to pull up the apparently injured horse
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In the video, Jin sings the tune in a parking lot under a bridge backed by a live band as skater boys and girls and other random fans pull up to check out the impromptu performance.
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 25 Oct. 2024
Paramedics pronounced Young dead at 12:36 p.m. Witnesses said Young was parked in a parking space in the lot when a white Honda CR-V with a temporary Kentucky license plate pulled up behind her Jeep.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
After pulling up his camera on Hart Prairie, Richardson reported leaves this year are a duller orange-brown rather than a flaming yellow.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 23 Oct. 2024
So the dog drinks and drinks, ignoring the horse approaching her and the sound of another airplane, this one pulling up to a gate, having touched down in the city where Brian’s mother was born.
—Paul Yoon, The New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2024
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 25 Oct. 2024
Paramedics pronounced Young dead at 12:36 p.m. Witnesses said Young was parked in a parking space in the lot when a white Honda CR-V with a temporary Kentucky license plate pulled up behind her Jeep.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
After pulling up his camera on Hart Prairie, Richardson reported leaves this year are a duller orange-brown rather than a flaming yellow.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 23 Oct. 2024
So the dog drinks and drinks, ignoring the horse approaching her and the sound of another airplane, this one pulling up to a gate, having touched down in the city where Brian’s mother was born.
—Paul Yoon, The New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2024
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The film follows a ragtag team of ghost hunters trying to stop the evil spirit Zuul.Keith Langston, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
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Authorities did not take any chances when stopping him.Richard Ruelas, The Arizona Republic, 26 Oct. 2024
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Even coverage of the 2024 presidential election, typically the kind of event that draws broader audiences to the cable-news outlets, won’t halt the erosion of their traditional business.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
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Starting in mid-November, the Detroit giant will halt production of its electric pickup until the end of the year, reports Bloomberg.Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
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Harris appearance brought out Reilly's public endorsement of her It was Harris' campaign and Reilly's presence at the Harris campaign event in Brookfield with Republican former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney on Oct. 21 that caught the attention of media outlets.Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 25 Oct. 2024
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But catching threats this way is like a game of cat and mouse, except the chase is endless, as the speed at which new malicious domains emerge can be overwhelming.Ed Gibbs, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Unfortunately, the permitting pause has had the impact of stalling the US industry’s expansion, enabling those competitors to make major inroads as dominant players in the market.David Blackmon, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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If Trump wins with Congress split between parties, his ability to cut taxes for corporations and households could be stalled, Barraud told Business Insider.Louis Casiano, Fox News, 29 Oct. 2024
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But check our list here to see if your corner of the world is one of the exceptions.Rasputin Todd, The Enquirer, 31 Oct. 2024
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To check if you’re registered with your current name and address, visit myvote.wi.gov.Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2024
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There are ways to work on being the best parent possible by seeking therapy, learning parenting styles, practicing self-care, and staying educated.Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
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The new digital and social campaign amplifies the collection’s flexibility by highlighting five women with different professions and hobbies (a skateboarder, a pilates instructor, a roller skater and two dancers) who all need comfort and style to stay active in their day-to-day lives.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2024
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Two of her clients, Lawrence said, have asked her to draw up a financial plan that includes moving to another country.Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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The duo will have to draw up a new checklist for the United Arab Emirates, having completed their three-point inventory for Spain: bring the trophy home, visit the Tour equipment trucks and meet Jon Rahm.Jack Bantock, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
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After 35 years, When Harry Met Sally still holds up as one of Meg Ryan‘s most memorable performances.Glenn Garner, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2024
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Admittedly, many of his judgments did not hold up: Mencken had many of the racial prejudices of his time, and his loathing for Franklin D. Roosevelt has not exactly been vindicated by history.Ben Jacobs, The Atlantic, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Pull up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20up. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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