Example sentences of "[conj] pull [adv] on the " in BNC.

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1 He struck a match , and pulled strongly on the pipe .
2 They had just turned into Bacon Street when he heard a loud voice calling to him and pulled sharply on the reins .
3 Cleo mounted the steps and pulled smartly on the bell .
4 ‘ Press down with your left foot and pull back on the green lever , then , ’ said the Thing .
5 ( ii ) Instead of grasping the scruff of the neck , firmly pinch the neck while pulling steadily on the base of the tail .
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