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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

pull a few strings en · VERB

Meanings

  1. (alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of pull strings.
  2. (figuratively) To cause an event or events to occur, especially in someone's benefit or favour; to make something happen.
    • I pulled a few strings, and, as a result, you'll be able to own that house you so wanted to buy.

Forms

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pulled a few strings Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
pulled a few strings Tense=Past lexicographic
pulls a few strings Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
pulling a few strings Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic