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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
Letting go of control, delegating to others, and trusting that others will pull through for them.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
The most common types of baby carriers are: Wrap or sling: Typically a piece of fabric pulled through a loop or tied tightly, these offer little to no structure but in theory are endlessly adjustable.
—Cameron Leblanc, Parents, 12 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
Letting go of control, delegating to others, and trusting that others will pull through for them.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
The most common types of baby carriers are: Wrap or sling: Typically a piece of fabric pulled through a loop or tied tightly, these offer little to no structure but in theory are endlessly adjustable.
—Cameron Leblanc, Parents, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull through
Verb
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Shanahan, who spoke earlier Tuesday to reporters, expressed hope that Purdy would not hold out of the offseason program that begins in three weeks.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Almost all are still holding out hope for someone else to pick up Maezawa’s torch, to turn a once far-off dream back into a reality.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
31 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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Along the road, Hader's Cat meets a Giraffe with a Carafe and a Pig in a Wig and fights to hang on to his hat against the challenge of a tough new job.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Neoptolemus: Says the dope who couldn’t hang on to his wife in the first place.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Griffin spent most of the 2024-25 season recovering from an ACL tear suffered last January and averaged less than seven minutes per game during UConn’s championship run, but the time couldn’t have mattered less to Griffin.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2025
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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 Great Escape festival is held on an annual basis every May in the seaside city of Brighton, and spotlights emerging and rising talent from the U.K. and Ireland as well as international newcomers.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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All Arab countries have said a halt in the fighting and security for Palestinians is necessary before any more talks can be held on building ties with Israel.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
9 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 16 Apr. 2025.
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