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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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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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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
Ron Livingston, the movie’s lead actor, remembers Judge walking through the set right before filming, pulling down any detail—plants, photos—that added splashes of color or personality.
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Cal Newport, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2024
Dunn, starting in place of Leonard, also failed to score in his first start with the Clippers, but pulled down three rebounds.
—Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 5 Oct. 2024
In the snap, Gomez pulled down her black mask to kiss her boyfriend, with the pair both keeping things comfy in casual hoodies.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
British officials contacted Hill, urging her to get the White House to have Trump pull down his tweets and disavow them.
—Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2024
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Cal Newport, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2024
Dunn, starting in place of Leonard, also failed to score in his first start with the Clippers, but pulled down three rebounds.
—Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 5 Oct. 2024
In the snap, Gomez pulled down her black mask to kiss her boyfriend, with the pair both keeping things comfy in casual hoodies.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
British officials contacted Hill, urging her to get the White House to have Trump pull down his tweets and disavow them.
—Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2024
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Homes, roads and community spaces in the path of Helene have been destroyed.Patricia McIlreavy, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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There were no fatalities but two people were seriously injured with severe burns from a powerful explosion Tuesday night that destroyed several condominiums and heavily damaged others in Orion Township, authorities confirmed on Wednesday.Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024
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The Lions demolished the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, putting up at least 50 points on their opponent for the second time this season.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Instead, Israel has conducted a campaign of broad devastation in Gaza, attacking the territory’s civilian population; demolishing its health, educational, and social infrastructure; and destroying its food production, shelter, and sources of potable water.John Spencer, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
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Electrified vehicles continue to win plaudits, as two of the nine finalists are powered purely by electricity and seven either offer hybrid versions or are built only in hybrid gasoline-electric form.Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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Park’s also appeared in Broadway’s Dear Evan Hansen, but is perhaps most widely known for his long-running, two-time Emmy winning role on the CBS soap As The World Turns.Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
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Lobby group Family Business UK said tens of thousands of family-run businesses and farms will be ruined by this change due to lower levels of inheritance tax relief.Marc Shoffman, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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The ground floors of thousands of homes have been ruined.Hernán Muñoz and Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Its owners — who plan to tear down and redevelop the site — have repeatedly boarded it up and tried to keep it secure, a city official said Monday, but people still broke in.Teri Figueroa, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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The Evil Empire, Mr. Gorbachev tear down this wall, that whole thing.Outside Online, Outside Online, 13 Nov. 2024
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Directed by Ridley Scott, the $250 million Gladiator sequel is the top pick for males, both younger and older, and earned a B CinemaScore.Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Nov. 2024
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For example, a single parent of two who earns $22,000 as a child care worker would gain $675 in the first year, according to an analysis by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.Bridget Grumet, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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As the menace escalates, her parents dismiss her fears, and Annie is soon plunged into a terrifying nightmare that shatters her world.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
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The resulting encounter, in which his vulnerability and her deceits are laid bare, provides a quietly shattering climax.Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
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Preferences do not develop in isolation of consistent marketing and promotion, and the NWSL is reaping the benefits of these efforts.Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Either way, travelers are increasingly pining for primate encounters, and Africa’s gorilla trekking industry is reaping the benefits.Chris Schalkx, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Pull down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20down. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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