as in to fulfill
to carry through (as a process) to completion
the rebel forces pulled off a surprisingly successful offensive against the better equipped government troops
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Recent Examples of pull off
But which cast is going to pull off the most—ahem—super press style?
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 July 2025
The meat was tender and juicy, pulled off the bone with little effort.
—Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
In 2021, Jalen Hurts pulled off a rare accomplishment by leading the Eagles' offense in rushing with 784 yards.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
After signing four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers earlier this month, Pittsburgh pulled off two trades on Monday that significantly improved its chances of being a championship contender.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 July 2025
The meat was tender and juicy, pulled off the bone with little effort.
—Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
In 2021, Jalen Hurts pulled off a rare accomplishment by leading the Eagles' offense in rushing with 784 yards.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
After signing four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers earlier this month, Pittsburgh pulled off two trades on Monday that significantly improved its chances of being a championship contender.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull off
Verb
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Trump was elected to fulfill certain promises on immigration.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 2025
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The subpoenas are part of a coordinated effort between the Justice Department and the White House to fulfill President Donald Trump’s promises to curtail pediatric gender care.—
Azeen Ghorayshi,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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The military branch is slated to perform its first-ever refueling of a U.S. military asset in orbit as early as next summer.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
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The MacMillan family will receive the High Hopes Tribute Award. Rzeznik, who had to cancel several shows in South Africa last year due to pneumonia, kicked off 2025 by performing at Bob’s Birthday Bash at WinterFest 2025 in January.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
9 July 2025
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The procedural process on the Senate floor is also complicated with limited time to execute.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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Now, Trump and his education secretary, Linda McMahon, are free to execute the layoffs and break up the department’s work among other federal agencies.—
Collin Binkley,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Pakistan, like many countries, is currently negotiating with the Trump Administration in effort to achieve a trade deal and avoid high tariffs.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
8 July 2025
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The non-stick surface is also achieved naturally, without the use of any chemicals to coat the pan.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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Wear comfortable shoes, as much of your exploring will probably be done on foot.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Humanoid robots, because they are designed to mirror parts of the human body, have more axes—or joints—on them than many other form factors, like robotic arms or other AMRs do.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
10 July 2025
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Bain estimates that about 50% of global luxury goods production is carried out by thousands of small manufacturers in Italy.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Each of us should demand our local leaders challenge every one of the immoral and cruel state laws and the Gestapo-like raids and inhumane detainments carried out by ICE agents.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
Verb
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The plane then made an emergency landing at St. Pete-Clearwater Airport in Florida at approximately 2:08 p.m. local time, per the release.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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Square Peg co-founders Ari Aster and Lars Knudsen want to help make aspiring filmmakers’ dreams come true.—
Rance Collins,
IndieWire,
8 July 2025
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But when star Tyrese Haliburton was carried off the floor with an Achilles injury late in the first quarter of Game 7 of the finals, the franchise’s hopes plummeted.—
Shreya Srinivasan,
NBC news,
24 June 2025
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The Celtics will have to make the NBA’s 14th comeback from a 3-1 deficit to extend their title reign and may have to do it without All-Star Jayson Tatum, who was carried off the court with a right leg injury with 2:58 left.—
Brian Mahoney,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2025
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“Pull off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20off. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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