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as in to hold out
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Recent Examples of pull through
Dog Sledding There’s something magical about being pulled through the snow by a team of enthusiastic huskies, and Big Sky has multiple dog sled tours to choose from.
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Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2025
In the hospital lobby, about 200 people – friends and family – kept vigil, praying Katy would pull through.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Here, at last, was the chance for the Broncos to pull through down the stretch and put away a quality team.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
The Johnsons managed to pull through.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull through
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Despite the lack of answers, Jim and Nancy remained optimistic, holding out hope for their kids' eventual discovery.—
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Reese is holding out hope with a positive attitude.—
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Ilya Mikheyev’s offense is starting to come around.—
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While drive-in theaters were popular throughout the state, with upwards of 100 theaters at one point, the decline started coming around the 1970s as the number slowly fell to only 14 in 1982, according to previous reporting by The Oklahoman.—
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Julius Randle had 28 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists to help the Minnesota Timberwolves hang on to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 131-122 on Thursday night for their fourth consecutive victory.—
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Hodges managed to hang on to his baton but then found himself on all fours, surrounded by the mob, terrified that he would soon be torn apart.—
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The defendants purchased at least 46 firearms between May 2024 and February 2025, most of which were the same make and model as the firearms recovered in the Dominican Republic, a press release on the charges said.—
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About $100,000 worth of handbags were recovered and returned to the victim, the police said.—
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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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Marketplaces have been shut down and rallies have been held on campuses.—
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Apart from these severe conditions, Zimmer says outdoor units rarely need to be covered, as they're designed for outdoor use and built to withstand such conditions.—
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Taiwan should deepen its reserves of ammunition, energy, and food to withstand a prolonged blockade—measured in months, not weeks.—
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As new products and innovations hit the market and her solo travels continue, she's curated quite the arsenal of safety devices and accessories.—
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Tensions mount in Minneapolis Hundreds of people took to the streets of Minneapolis to protest within hours of Good’s death and demonstrations have continued to swell in the ensuing days.—
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The Panthers have already done a lot to make the 2025 season stick out.—
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Then, after Barnes had dragged Newcastle level and the home side had built up attacking pressure, Thiaw crumpled under a challenge from Calvert-Lewin inside his own box, stuck out an arm and handled Jaka Bijol’s nod-down.—
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“Pull through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20through. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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