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as in to move
to leave a place often for another
the party's been fun, but it's time to pull out
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as in to withdraw
to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable)
the aid workers have been advised to pull out of those regions to which the conflict has spread
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as in withdrawal
an act of moving away especially from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable
the civil unrest has led the company to initiate a pullout of its operations in the region
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Recent Examples of pull out
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 May 2025
Outside the clubhouse after the round, Dade pulled out his phone, went to X and watched the video with his dad.
—Jordan Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2025
Dade Hayes, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
Park on East Fifth or East Seventh streets, at the pullouts near the Trail Street intersection, and treat your walk or ride as an out-and-back excursion.
—Jamie Siebrase, The Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2025
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When a committed backer pulled out one month before shooting, Kher refused to postpone.
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The remaining land was developed as Century City, a corporate, retail and residential section of L.A.
The Los Angeles Times reported late Tuesday on the Disney pullout.
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If the execution moves forward this time, Smith will be the first inmate executed in Tennessee since 2020 and the 19th in the U.S. this year.—
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This can block food and stool moving through the intestine, causing constipation.—
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Martin withdrew from consideration for the post that requires Senate confirmation and Trump named him to a Justice Department post instead.—
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Fisher Scientific withdrew its full-year profit forecast while the medical equipment maker expects to take a $400 million hit in sales to China, as Trump’s tariffs would likely raise the cost of parts the company sources in China.—
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Destructive conflict styles like withdrawal were found to be particularly damaging, while positive problem-solving and closeness acted as important mediators between mindfulness and relationship health.—
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In addition, any opinions and assumptions expressed herein are made as of the date of this communication and are subject to change and/or withdrawal without notice.—
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If there is a moment to be seized, it only can be seized by a mix superior to what exited amid embarrassment last month.—
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Just as Oakland Unified stands poised to exit this summer from two decades of state receivership after repaying a $100 million loan, the current board majority has no plan to address a new $100 million annual structural deficit facing the district over the next three years.—
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Escape Manhattan's relentless energy by retreating to a luxe hotel in Brooklyn.—
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Trump hasn’t been tapped along because Putin has never retreated from his annexation ends or his savage means.—
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The ship departed from Tokyo on April 26 for a cruise through Japan and Alaska before arriving in Vancouver, according to CruiseMapper.—
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On Wednesday morning, before departing for Doha, Qatar, Trump met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.—
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The stock has since fallen back to earth, but even at the current trading price of just under $5, Don Jr.’s 200,000 shares are worth around $1 million.—
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But the rate quickly fell back below that level on Thursday — helping the S & P 500 post a four-day winning streak.—
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“Pull out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20out. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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