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pull for

Verb

Meaning

pull for (third-person singular simple present pulls for, present participle pulling for, simple past and past participle pulled for)

To root for, support, or encourage (someone).

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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Examples

I will be checked and double-checked and please pull for me. Dutch Schultz

I was a lawyer for 10 years - a short time, but it molded me into who I am. My clients were little people fighting big corporations, so it was a natural thing to not only represent the little guy but also to pull for him - it's the American way. John Grisham

My image lends itself a little bit more to the modern fan, sometimes more toward the kids, and I guess more toward the wine drinkers... I mean, I have my own wine, and fans love to pull for people they relate to. Jeff Gordon

I lived in Wisconsin for a while, so I keep my eyes on the Packers. I grew up in San Diego, so there's the Chargers, but outside of that, I'm really kind of lame because I don't have a specific team I pull for. Jimmie Johnson

I do not care whether you're a Democrat or you're a Republican or an independent. We must pull for the people who are wearing the uniform of the armed forces. These people weren't drafted. They enlisted, because they believe. Tommy Lasorda

I give a half shrug, which means not especially, and turn back to the cistern, giving the chain a pull for something to do. Source: Internet

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