复习 English phrases with "pull"

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The verb “to pull” has many different uses.

2 D" @  e+ h4 y, ^However, we generally use this verb in reference to holding something and using force to move it towards you or away from you. For example, “She pulled the heavy box towards her.”
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Pull down (a building/church, etc)
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9 i/ {# h1 z5 c+ e4 cTo destroy a building in a controlled manner to create space, or to build something else in the space.

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Pull in (a criminal/suspect)
To arrest; to detain.

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Pull out (of an agreement)
To leave; to stop forming part of an agreement
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Pull over (a car)
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Pull ahead (during a competition/race, etc)
To go into the leading position during a competition/race, etc.
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