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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 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 The moment gained traction online well beyond its original context, racking up millions of views and pulling in both Catholic and non-Catholic audiences alike. —Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026 The group of Republican organizations dedicated to these contests reported raising a record amount of money last year, pulling in $29 million in preparation for the 2026 midterms. —ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
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 The moment gained traction online well beyond its original context, racking up millions of views and pulling in both Catholic and non-Catholic audiences alike. —Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026 The group of Republican organizations dedicated to these contests reported raising a record amount of money last year, pulling in $29 million in preparation for the 2026 midterms. —ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
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The rambling, low-slung building, containing 200 rooms, including 36 suites, is easy to get lost in.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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The findings, published in an April 21 study led by University of Florida geologist Amy Williams in the journal Nature, reveal that of the 21 carbon-containing molecules identified, seven were detected for the first time on Mars.— Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
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The video shows Timothy Brown's arrest last week in Brooklyn, in which the arresting officers can be seen repeatedly punching him, and shoving him to the ground.— Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
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The raid left Charlotte’s Latin American population reeling but ICE agents kept up the pace statewide after the Border Patrol left, arresting an average of about 20 people per day in December, January and February.— Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
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Ainsley Zibrida netted a hat trick and dished four assists, while Reese Jefferson scored four goals and dished an assist while controlling two draws as Dighton-Rehoboth (4-1) defeated Greater New Bedford 16-1 in the South Coast Conference.— Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
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By controlling growth in this manner, the researchers produced high-quality nickel oxide films with specific electronic properties, as reported by CGTN.— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 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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The City Council is the latest legislative body to take up the work of regulating social media companies for minors.— Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
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The cotton underside is just insulating enough to work on your bed year-round, while the linen’s airflow lets heat escape for a naturally temperature-regulating combination.— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
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Road closures have been seizing the country’s leafy capital, as vans disgorge military style kit bags and American personnel to match at top hotels.— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
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Human Rights Watch said authorities have taken sweeping steps to curb religious practice, including tearing down churches and crosses, blocking gatherings at unregistered churches and seizing religious materials not approved by the state.— Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
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Just two months ago, multi-generation cattle rancher Joe Fischer spoke about the pressures of keeping his operation running.— Conor McGill, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
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And that light from across the street that shines right into your bedroom window at night, keeping you from falling asleep?— Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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One person in a Gerrit Cole jersey threw a nasty right hook after grabbing someone from behind.— Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
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Former Mayor Bill de Blasio similarly drew ridicule when he was caught using a knife and fork to eat pizza instead of grabbing the slice with his hands like any real New Yorker paisano would.— Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
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