English dictionary
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English verb: pull up short | |||
| 1. | pull up short (motion) stop abruptly | ||
| Samples | The police car pulled up short and then turned around fast. | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s. Somebody ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | halt, stop | ||
| Domain category | driving | ||
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