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Idiom: Pull Out

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Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see pull,‎ out.

Example: "I need to pull the splinter out of my hand."

To withdraw; especially of military forces; to retreat.

Example: "The troops pulled out of the conflict."

Example: "The mayor pulled out of the race for Senate after numerous opinion polls had him polling at less than 10 percent."

Example: "The racehorse pulled out of the Stakes with a hurt foot."

To transition from a dive to level or climbing flight.

Example: "After releasing its bomb, the plane pulled out of its dive."

To use coitus interruptus as a method of birth control.

Example: "With a tremendous groan, he pulled out and ejaculated all over her belly."

To remove something from a container.

Example: "He pulled his gun out before she had a chance to scream."

Example Sentences

1
He decided to pull out of the competition due to his injury.
2
The company decided to pull out of the deal at the last minute.
3
The politician threatened to pull out of the treaty if his demands were not met.
4
The teacher asked the student to pull out his assignment and show it to the class.
5
He managed to pull out a victory despite all odds.

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