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as in containing
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
a company that cannot manage to pull in costs will not be in business for very long
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as in arresting
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
he was pulled in after a random traffic stop turned up drugs in his car
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Recent Examples of pulling in
In the poker scheme, Jones admitted that his name as a longtime NBA player was key to pulling in marks.
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Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026
Note that among non-MPA studios, Neon’s trailer for last year’s horror film The Monkey was quite big, pulling in 43M views in its first 24 hours and 100M in its first 72 hours per WaveMetrix, a record for a non-MPA studio independent horror movie.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
The model can also reason through tasks, including verifying outputs and pulling in external information.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
Local and regional agencies have been building security and emergency-response plans since Kansas City was selected as a host, pulling in agencies from across the metro and beyond to prepare for the crowds.
—Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
This season was expected to usher in a new era for the long-standing dating show, by bringing on a star of a different series (the very popular Secret Lives of Mormon Wives) with the aim of pulling in new viewers.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
The blockade also holds the risk of pulling in more countries.
—Farah N. Jan, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
The program, which is also open to the 15 members of Caribbean economic bloc CARICOM, comes as governments across the continent activate emergency committees, pulling in policymakers to map out supply risks.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The property has also proven its financial chops, reportedly pulling in up to $46,000 a month in rental income when not occupied by the Summer House camera crews.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2026
Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026
Note that among non-MPA studios, Neon’s trailer for last year’s horror film The Monkey was quite big, pulling in 43M views in its first 24 hours and 100M in its first 72 hours per WaveMetrix, a record for a non-MPA studio independent horror movie.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
The model can also reason through tasks, including verifying outputs and pulling in external information.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
Local and regional agencies have been building security and emergency-response plans since Kansas City was selected as a host, pulling in agencies from across the metro and beyond to prepare for the crowds.
—Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
This season was expected to usher in a new era for the long-standing dating show, by bringing on a star of a different series (the very popular Secret Lives of Mormon Wives) with the aim of pulling in new viewers.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
The blockade also holds the risk of pulling in more countries.
—Farah N. Jan, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
The program, which is also open to the 15 members of Caribbean economic bloc CARICOM, comes as governments across the continent activate emergency committees, pulling in policymakers to map out supply risks.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The property has also proven its financial chops, reportedly pulling in up to $46,000 a month in rental income when not occupied by the Summer House camera crews.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulling in
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Leaving Italy for Paris, Jarmusch said the Italian equivalent of TSA had asked him what was in the box containing his Golden Lion.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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Ceasar Mitchell, an attorney representing KMT, told the DAFC board that Council member Linda Pritchett, who represents the district containing the Project Mapco site, wrote a letter in support of the tax break.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The affidavit further alleges that Bell gave arresting officers the name of her older sister.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Houston Police Department’s policy has barred officers from arresting or detaining someone based on immigration status since 1990.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Apr. 2026
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Till the final whistle, or James’ final words, leaving Toyota Center on Friday with a controlling advantage en route to a potential second-round showdown with the defending champs, that desperation was evident.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The company completed a recapitalization in October that cemented its structure as a nonprofit with a controlling stake in its for-profit business.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Four Republicans are also running in Tuesday's primary, but a Republican hasn't won in the district since 2010.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Miller, who has held the seat since 2018, chose not to seek reelection in favor of running in the crowded 2nd Congressional District race.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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At the local level, laws and practices regulating gun dealers can vary widely from city to city.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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In much the same way, the government could pass new laws regulating AI firms’ commercial activities.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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Jaden McDaniels and the Minnesota Timberwolves flexed even more of their defensive muscle against the flagging Denver Nuggets, seizing a 2-1 lead in the first-round NBA playoff series with a dominant 113-96 victory on Thursday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Multiple videos show a masked federal agent seizing a 57-year-old woman, who says she was put in a chokehold, during the protest in Durango.—
Morgan Lee,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Eagles seem intent on keeping DeJean at nickel.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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But for the moment, with Russia and the military alliance at odds over Ukraine but not at war, pilots on both sides just watched and filmed each other — keeping their distance like wary tomcats with claws unsheathed, their missiles visible but not used.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Jaguars used their first pick of the NFL draft to land the blocking tight end Friday night, grabbing him in the second round with the 56th selection.—
Mark Long,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Seahawks stayed put yet again at the end of the second round, grabbing TCU safety Bud Clark with the 64th pick.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Pulling in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulling%20in. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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