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as in to hold out
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Recent Examples of pull through
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.
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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.
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Giles Harvey,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
The man pulled through the intersection, paused for a moment, and sped off while McDermott was snapping glamor shots of Moreira near the pothole.
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Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
29 Mar. 2026
As the women’s team piled into a bus for a road trip and the normal Thursday traffic milled through campus, Bubba let Zeleznak know that Buddy wasn’t going to pull through.
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Greg Luca,
San Antonio Express-News,
3 Mar. 2026
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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
The man pulled through the intersection, paused for a moment, and sped off while McDermott was snapping glamor shots of Moreira near the pothole.
—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
29 Mar. 2026
As the women’s team piled into a bus for a road trip and the normal Thursday traffic milled through campus, Bubba let Zeleznak know that Buddy wasn’t going to pull through.
—
Greg Luca,
San Antonio Express-News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull through
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No matter how many new pasta salads come around, this one never gets old.
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Even critics of new infrastructure will come around because of the jobs these projects will create.
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After all the talk of the Celtics holding out for a huge package of players and picks, the smaller return was staggering.
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Those offers didn’t cut it for the few dozen residents who’ve held out.
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Authorities say electrical service in La Guaira has recovered to roughly 90%, while more than 5 million liters of water have been distributed across affected areas.
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Home prices nationwide have surged since 2012, a year that saw the nation recovering from the Great Recession.
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The fans got their wish after a roller coaster of emotions as Team USA, down a man for the final 36 minutes after a Folarin Balogun red card, showed grit, poise and never-say-die attitude to hang on for a 2-0 win to advance to the Round of 16.
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When high temperatures and high dew points hang on through the night, the body keeps trying to sweat without any cooling benefit.
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Adrian Del Castillo hit a three-run home run in the first inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks held on to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 on Saturday night.
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The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.
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Rollable displays must withstand repetitive bending and stress when the panel is rolled out.
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Not every promising study will withstand larger clinical trials.
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There is not one condition in which continuing with regular physical activity and exercise is not recommended.
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Sharp, a rookie second-round draft pick from Houston, continued to impress at both ends of the floor with big shots and big stops on defense.
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Today, smoke rises from piles of concrete and metal poles sticking out of a mountain of debris where the apartments once stood, in a video captured by one of the former residents and shared with the Herald.
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But Valenzuela stuck out his glove, the ball nicked the leather and rolled to Juan Samuel, who stepped on second base and threw to first baseman Eddie Murray, who made the catch that sent Dodgers running to the mound.
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“Pull through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20through. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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