puling
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- pulingly adverb
Etymology
Origin of puling
Example Sentences
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“Some sectors are puling back on hiring intentions because their broader economic outlook is starting to become less rosy or they have industry-specific concerns,” said Nick Bunker, head of research at Indeed’s Hiring Lab.
From Washington Post • Aug. 2, 2022
“I think he got caught and now he’s puling an excuse out from under the bed,” Adams said.
From Washington Times • May 23, 2020
BST16:14 69 min Coleman drills a long one from right-back towards Walters, puling left.
From The Guardian • Oct. 11, 2015
After the doors swung open, the crowd grew to more than 200 to collect their free issues with staffers puling titles from boxes on a wheeled, metal cargo crate by the counter.
From Seattle Times • May 7, 2011
Why couldn't I dream of devoting myself to baby after fat puling baby like Dodo Conway?
From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath
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