pulling power
noun
chiefly British
: the ability to attract a lot of people to a performance, event, etc.
a performer with a lot of pulling power
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The Courier Journal reported on the fleet of hydroelectric dams pulling power from Kentucky waterways ― and the vision for more ― in the Sept. 14 cover story.
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Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
In contrast, the pulling power of Gadot, Reynolds and Johnson put Red Notice on the media's radar long before the film dropped on the streamer in November 2021.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Magicbot’s impressive pulling power In its planned industrial role, the robot can work alongside humans and other MagicBots, with millimeter-level precision in product inspection, material handling, component selection, scanning, and warehousing.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2025
The deals represent concerted backing for new head coach Thomas Frank, and Gibbs-White in particular is a demonstration of how Spurs winning the Europa League, thereby qualifying for the 2025-26 Champions League, gave them a) more pulling power and b) more revenue to dabble with.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 11 July 2025
The script was becoming notorious around town as Harlin’s wedding gift to his new wife, not a boon to any leading man who wanted to keep his edge or pulling power.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
See all coverage here CNN — Paris Fashion Week is underway, and celebrities are out in full force as some of the biggest brands of the fashion world put not only their collections, but their VIP pulling power on display.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 27 Sep. 2024
Real Madrid, who have found success in the market through shrewd and careful planning, will need to redouble those efforts to compete with the financial pulling power of the Premier League — Manchester United included.
—Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 19 July 2024
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Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
In contrast, the pulling power of Gadot, Reynolds and Johnson put Red Notice on the media's radar long before the film dropped on the streamer in November 2021.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Magicbot’s impressive pulling power In its planned industrial role, the robot can work alongside humans and other MagicBots, with millimeter-level precision in product inspection, material handling, component selection, scanning, and warehousing.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2025
The deals represent concerted backing for new head coach Thomas Frank, and Gibbs-White in particular is a demonstration of how Spurs winning the Europa League, thereby qualifying for the 2025-26 Champions League, gave them a) more pulling power and b) more revenue to dabble with.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 11 July 2025
The script was becoming notorious around town as Harlin’s wedding gift to his new wife, not a boon to any leading man who wanted to keep his edge or pulling power.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
See all coverage here CNN — Paris Fashion Week is underway, and celebrities are out in full force as some of the biggest brands of the fashion world put not only their collections, but their VIP pulling power on display.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 27 Sep. 2024
Real Madrid, who have found success in the market through shrewd and careful planning, will need to redouble those efforts to compete with the financial pulling power of the Premier League — Manchester United included.
—Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 19 July 2024
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“Pulling power.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pulling%20power. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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