pull through

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of pull through Massie had held firm -- adamant that his constituents would pull through for him. Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 19 May 2026 Prime Minister Keir Starmer pulled through the immediate aftermath of bruising UK local elections, but his longer-term position remained in jeopardy as his Labour rivals touted a plan to replace him with Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham. Alex Wickham, Bloomberg, 8 May 2026 The rally reflects the market pricing in the reality that AI infrastructure demand is pulling through power generation and grid equipment orders at a pace not seen in decades. Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2026 Delivered of his message, Max feels at peace—only to hear later that his father has pulled through. Giles Harvey, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pull through
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull through
Verb
  • Taco Tuesday always came around, so that was probably my favorite.
    Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Houser’s injury came around 24 hours after Carson Whisenhunt sustained a similar-looking injury against Cincinnati on Monday.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Joveljić was held out of Sunday’s 2-1 loss to Atlanta United.
    PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
  • In downtown Tehran, 73-year-old Sadegh Mahmoudi did not hold out hope for a resolution.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Two explosive devices were recovered from a home in Santa Barbara County on Saturday, authorities said.
    Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Sheriff’s detectives recovered the skull and other items from the campsite and surrounding area, but medical examiners were unable to determine a cause of death.
    Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Despite a late rally from the Reseda on their home field, Fulton was able to hang on to win, 18-16.
    Felipe Gamino, Daily News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • In red-zone drills, Brown had to hang on tight to complete a 5-yard slant.
    Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Short n’ Sweet is her only collection to hold on to the Billboard 200 for triple-digit frames.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Welcome to a Friday Nightcaps — the one where NASCAR WAG Jordyn Mallory goes for a test ride and holds on for dear life in a Daytona tuneup.
    Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Engineers will study how those pathways can fit within components that must withstand operational loads.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The solution, then, is to use products specifically formulated to withstand the day’s challenges.
    Laura Sandroni, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Porter has staked his claim as the starter opposite Stokes, though rookies McCoy and Masses should continue to challenge him for that role throughout the season.
    Sam Warren, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Momentum continued into the first half of 2026, with a double-digit rise in sales, the company said.
    Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Canopies of the taller, darker shrubs stick out of the snow and absorb more energy from the sun than the blanket of white snow, which reflects heat back.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The drain pipe that sticks out of the wall also needs to be much higher than normal.
    Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 22 Aug. 2026

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“Pull through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20through. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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