pull sb close

Frequency: 7.211.0 per million words

To cause someone to move nearer by pulling them.

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Examples (10)

  • He pulled her close and whispered something softly in her ear.
  • The mother pulled her frightened child close during the loud fireworks display.
  • Sensing her fear, he gently pulled her close and held her hand.
  • During the slow dance, he couldn't resist pulling her just a little bit closer.
  • As the cold wind blew, she pulled the baby close to keep him warm.
  • The old man pulled his granddaughter close, his eyes filled with tears of joy.
  • He reacted instantly, pulling his friend close just as the bicycle sped past.
  • If you get lost in the crowd, I'll pull you close so we don't get separated.
  • She sat by the fire, pulling her dog close for comfort on the lonely night.
  • The hero of the story always pulls the heroine close in the final scene.