Phrasal Verb - pulling out
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.Definition
to suddenly leave or depart from a place, situation, or person in a sudden or abrupt manner, often suddenly becoming distant or disinterested in someone or something, or to suddenly stop an activity or behavior.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | I'm pulling out of the meeting because I have an emergency to attend to. |
| 2 | She started pulling out of their relationship after the fight. |
| 3 | The company is pulling out of the market due to financial difficulties. |
| 4 | He was pulling out of his friends because he got too close. |
| 5 | The employees are pulling out their pensions after 20 years of service. |
| 6 | The project was on time until it started pulling out of control. |
| 7 | The hotel was pulling out of the tour circuit. |
| 8 | He pulled out of his play because he was too nervous. |
| 9 | They started pulling out when the accident occurred. |
| 10 | He was seen as pulling out by their background associations. |