The locomotive was pulling a long line of freight cars.
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Pulling
//ˈpʊlɪŋ//
Synonyms for "pulling" (70 found)
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10 total sentences available.
Were you just pulling my leg when you said we were all going to get extra bonuses?
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He was always pulling my leg when we worked together.
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He is just pulling your leg.
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