Pull ahead (Start being in a winning position, e.g., in a race or competition):
- He made a sudden surge and managed to pull ahead of the other runners.
- They strategized to gain an advantage and pull ahead of their competitors.
- She accelerated her speed to pull ahead and cross the finish line first.
Pull apart (Become separated as a result of pulling):
- The seams of the shirt started to pull apart after years of wear and tear.
- They struggled to pull apart the tangled wires and separate them.
- She accidentally pulled apart the Lego pieces and had to rebuild the structure.
Pull apart (Rigorously investigate the basis of an idea or theory):
- They decided to pull apart the scientific study and analyze its methodology.
- He was known for his ability to pull apart arguments and expose their weaknesses.
- She spent hours trying to pull apart the complex concept and understand its components.
Pull away (Move ahead):
- He accelerated his car to pull away from the traffic behind.
- They made a sudden burst of speed to pull away from their competitors.
- She saw her chance and swiftly pulled away from the starting line.
Pull in (Pull something so that it comes inside):
- He pulled in the fishing net and discovered a bountiful catch.
- They needed to pull in the sail as the wind grew stronger.
- She gently pulled in the stray kitten and brought it inside.
Pull in (Earn):
- He managed to pull in a significant amount of money through his investments.
- They worked hard to pull in new clients and increase their revenue.
- She was able to pull in a steady income through her freelance work.
Pull in (Approach a station):
- The train started to pull in to the platform, and passengers prepared to board.
- They waited at the bus stop for the bus to pull in and take them to their destination.
- She saw the taxi pull in and hurriedly flagged it down.
Pull off (Remove by pulling):
- He pulled off the bandage gently to avoid causing any pain.
- They managed to pull off the sticker from the glass without leaving any residue.
- She struggled to pull off the stubborn cap from the bottle.
Pull off (Achieve; to succeed at something difficult):
- He was able to pull off a remarkable comeback and win the championship.
- They worked tirelessly to pull off a successful product launch.
- She had to overcome numerous challenges to pull off the ambitious project.
Pull off (Turn off a road):
- He signaled and pulled off the highway to take a break at the rest area.
- They decided to pull off the main road and explore a scenic route.
- She missed the turn and had to pull off at the next available exit.
Pull off (Begin moving and then move away; to pull away):
- He pulled off from the curb and merged into the flow of traffic.
- They started the boat's engine and pulled off from the dock.
- She waved goodbye and pulled offPull on (Put on clothes by tugging):
- He quickly pulled on his coat and rushed out the door.
- They decided to pull on their gloves before heading out into the cold.
- She struggled to pull on the tight jeans but eventually managed to get them on.
Pull out (Withdraw, especially of military forces; to retreat):
- He ordered the troops to pull out of the war zone and return to the base.
- They decided to pull out of the project due to budget constraints.
- She felt it was time to pull out of the toxic relationship and focus on her own well-being.
Pull out (Use coitus interruptus as a method of birth control):
- He decided to pull out as a form of contraception.
- They relied on the method of pulling out to prevent pregnancy.
- She was not comfortable with using hormonal contraception, so they chose to pull out instead.
Pull out (Remove something from a container):
- He reached into his pocket and pulled out a key.
- They opened the drawer and pulled out a stack of documents.
- She carefully pulled out a fragile item from the box.
Pull over (Come to a stop and turn off the road):
- He noticed the police car behind him and decided to pull over to the side of the road.
- They saw a scenic viewpoint and decided to pull over for a photo.
- She needed to answer an urgent call, so she pulled over at the next available spot.
Pull over (Cause to pull over):
- He signaled for the driver in front to pull over and let him pass.
- They used the loudspeaker to pull over the vehicle for a routine check.
- She called out to her friend and asked her to pull over at the next exit.
Pull up (Lift upwards or vertically):
- He pulled up his pants to avoid tripping on the hem.
- They used a pulley system to pull up heavy boxes to the second floor.
- She struggled to pull up the window blinds that were stuck.
Pull up (Pull forward):
- He pulled up to the curb and parked his car.
- They pulled up in front of the house and unloaded their belongings.
- She decided to pull up closer to the entrance to make it easier for her passengers.
Pull up (Retrieve; get):
- He quickly pulled up the information on his phone.
- They needed to pull up the documents from the database.
- She opened her laptop and pulled up the file she was working on.
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