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pull in

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pull in
to arrive at a place. We got to the station just as his train was pulling in.
Usage notes: used of vehicles or the people in them
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pull in someone/something
to attract things or people, esp. in large numbers. The new law is designed to pull in more imports from poor countries. The show has been pulling the crowds in since it opened.
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pull in something
to earn an amount of money. The film was a big hit this weekend, pulling in $11 million at the box office. The show pulled millions in, and still lost money.
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But Bob, sir, bless you, he's tender-hearted; he'd sooner pull in a bit if he see'd 'em a-gettin' beat.
Oh, wouldn't I like to go for a pull in the 'Stormy Petrel
 
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