How to Use pull on in a Sentence

pull on

verb
  • Also pull on a sturdy pair of boots.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
  • This easy side dish pulls on all the beloved flavors of a classic gratin.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The ultrawealthy clearly have strong pull on both sides of the aisle.
    — Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
  • The ultrawealthy clearly have strong pull on both sides of the aisle.
    — Elizabeth Shackelford, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
  • The real weight of pedals pulling on cables.
    — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 3 June 2026
  • The mask was starting to hurt, pulling on the sides of her forehead like too much Botox.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Plus, the one-pull Quicklace design makes these easy to pull on in a hurry.
    — Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Grocery prices are still pulling on the pockets of North Texans as well.
    — Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 13 May 2026
  • These lightweight pants are easy to pull on thanks to their flexible elastic waistband.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026
  • They’re made with a stretchy elastic waistband that makes the jeans easy to pull on and comfortable enough for all-day wear.
    — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026
  • Jones continued to pull on the bag, dragging the man around, according to the footage.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
  • The laidback dress easily pulls on and has a flowy shape and V neckline in both the front and back.
    — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 29 June 2026
  • This results in lower energy bills and less pull on the electrical grid.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
  • At that point, the woman told police that Jones ran up to her car and started pulling on her rear driver-side door.
    — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
  • This includes repeatedly sitting on the exact same spot to pull on shoes or get dressed every day.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026
  • In really tight spaces, pull on a pair of rubber gloves and dampen a sponge with the herbicide.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Isabelle slides off Sarah’s lap, flings the towel, pulls on her swimming mask, grabs her mom’s hand and tugs her toward the pool.
    — Gerald Witt, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Tug on a Leaf A go-to method that always works for McConnell—pulling on the leaves.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
  • If any of those are missing on the platform side, the acquisition will find the gap and pull on it until something tears.
    — Louis Mosca, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
  • So lunar gravity was exerting more of a pull on the spacecraft than Earth's.
    — William Harwood, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
  • The wide-leg silhouette feels breezy, the fabric is soft, and the drawstring waist makes the pants easy to pull on and adjust throughout the day.
    — Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
  • Astronauts strap their feet onto a small platform and pull on a handle connected to a cable.
    — Katia Riddle, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Switzer jumped back and turned to get away from him, but Semple pulled on the back of her shirt and grabbed at her race bib, tearing off the top corner.
    — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Their designs pulled on a variety of values the students felt represent their country, or should.
    — Krista Johnson, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • After inserting a quarter, simply pull on the tether holding your cart to the cart behind to release yours.
    — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
  • That could lead to snow melt even at high elevations and highlights the need to conserve water and limit the pull on our reservoir storage.
    — Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
  • But the president was handed a guitar to sign by a Graceland guide who pulled on gloves to handle special objects.
    — Adrian Sainz, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
  • But as Adebayo stumbled to regain his balance, Ball reached out and pulled on Adebayo’s leg.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Over the next few decades, Niklas’ work prodding and pulling on the fibers started the field of spindle mechanics, Dumont said.
    — Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 29 June 2026
  • And so too was the prospect of Mainoo pulling on the shirt of Napoli, or indeed any of his other suitors in the second half of this season.
    — Ian Irving, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2026

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