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pull up

[pool-uhp] / ˈpʊlˌʌp /


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As long as Hegseth keeps his chest-thumping and pull-up contests in the land of make-believe, these men are happy.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

That was during lockdown and his home gym consisted of a pull-up bar, a few weights, and a plastic bench in his garage.

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2025

He shook off a defender and hit a pull-up.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2025

In need of a confidence boost, UCLA’s Dylan Andrews followed a pull-up jumper with a tough turnaround baseline jumper to pull his team within 53-47 with 12:36 left.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2025

It was like trying to do a pull-up wearing lead shoes.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld




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