1
as in to destroy
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of
a powerful storm pulled down the old fishing shack, which had been immortalized in countless paintings
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2
as in to demolish
to destroy (as a building) completely by knocking down or breaking to pieces
an ugly billboard that was eventually pulled down
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3
as in to win
to receive as return for effort
he's pulling down six figures at that job
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Recent Examples of pull down
The Rockets pulled down 23 offensive rebounds against the 76ers, converting that into 27 second-chance points.
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Kelly Iko, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025
After then-candidate Trump made disparaging comments about Mexicans in 2016, Andrés pulled down his plan to open a restaurant at a Trump hotel.
—Joe Guillen, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
The tech-heavy Nasdaq hit its lowest levels since last September, pulled down by weakness in Apple, along with other Club holdings such as Nvidia , Alphabet , and Meta Platforms.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
That year, a student saw Yeh pull down another girl’s pants while hugging her and notified school officials, according to the lawsuit.
—Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
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Kelly Iko, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025
After then-candidate Trump made disparaging comments about Mexicans in 2016, Andrés pulled down his plan to open a restaurant at a Trump hotel.
—Joe Guillen, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
The tech-heavy Nasdaq hit its lowest levels since last September, pulled down by weakness in Apple, along with other Club holdings such as Nvidia , Alphabet , and Meta Platforms.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
That year, a student saw Yeh pull down another girl’s pants while hugging her and notified school officials, according to the lawsuit.
—Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
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Af Klint edited her own notebooks later in life, rewriting or destroying entire passages and exorcising biographical details.—
Jay Cheshes,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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Helicopters dumped water over a burning forest in South Korea Thursday as fire crews struggled to contain the country's worst-ever wildfires, which have killed 28 people, forced at least 37,800 to flee their homes and destroyed thousands of structures and vehicles.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Mar. 2025
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The station shares a name with Spurs’ former home, which overlapped this site and was demolished as the modern structure, which opened in April 2019, was built.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Though the interior of the building was demolished, the Art Deco facade was and is still considered a historical landmark and remains intact.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
6 Apr. 2025
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According to Klos, all of the last 13 winners have gained at least 18 strokes tee-to-green in their four tournaments prior to winning at Augusta National.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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If the Heat loses Wednesday, Miami could finish ahead of Atlanta by winning its final two games and Atlanta losing three of its final four (Tuesday’s late game at Orlando, at Brooklyn, at Philadelphia and vs. Orlando).—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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Curtis left her job as a deputy in August 2023 and sued the county soon after, claiming in court documents that Anderson’s harassment ruined her reputation and career with the county.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2025
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The problem lies once kids become tech savvy and a simple Google search can ruin the fun.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
4 Apr. 2025
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Due to set up, the weekend-long event and tear down, avoid these streets beginning April 7 until April 14: Main Street from Weatherford to 9th Street.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2025
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The redevelopment would include tearing down a few homes off Mercier Street currently owned by Fareway.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2025
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Within 45 days, the CEC is required to publish the information, which breaks down the average per-barrel profit earned each month by three different refiners, which are kept anonymous to protect company information.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The series ran for five seasons and nearly 200 episodes, with Chamberlain earning his first Golden Globe for Best Television Star – Male in 1962.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
30 Mar. 2025
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Over the past year, women’s sports have shattered viewership records.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Come October, the sound of a puck skimming across ice and players crashing into the boards surrounding a hockey rink may shatter the 2 1/2-year silence.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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The strong fragrance deter pests that often plague Brassica family plants, the garden expert shares, so plant them with Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cabbage to reap the full benefits.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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There are also a slew of women’s styles under $100, and your husband or boyfriend can also reap the benefits of AllSaints’ discounts with an extra 30% off AllSaints men’s styles, plus check out select sales picks under $150.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Pull down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20down. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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