as in fulfilled
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 pulled off
The Liberty pulled off the win without superstar Sabrina Ionescu, who was sidelined Saturday due to a lingering injury.
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Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2026
The last time a player had four points in a period of the Cup final was in 1919 when Frank Foyston of the Seattle Metropolitans pulled off that feat.
—Mark Anderson, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
Former health secretary Xavier Becerra, a Democrat who pulled off a stunning rise late in the California governor’s race, will advance to the general election, the Associated Press projected Friday.
—Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 6 June 2026
Up & Up Fragrance-Free and Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes were pulled off shelves following customer complaints and FDA testing that identified traces of bacteria in the products, according to a June 5 notice from the Food & Drug Administration.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 6 June 2026
Nonetheless, Madonna pulled off the daring move while serenading a growing dance party below, eventually pulling her leg back over the barrier and moving to the center of the stage to finish out the song.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
Bass spoke of 1960s-level crime rates, thousands of unhoused people pulled off the street into housing and efforts to build up Hollywood during her time as mayor.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Rourke’s smile said it all after the host Warriors pulled off a 2-1 victory over Lockport in the Class 4A Lincoln-Way West Sectional championship game in New Lenox.
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
The Nuggets have pulled off two of the savviest signings of the last two years, in terms of regular-season production relative to salary.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2026
The last time a player had four points in a period of the Cup final was in 1919 when Frank Foyston of the Seattle Metropolitans pulled off that feat.
—Mark Anderson, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
Former health secretary Xavier Becerra, a Democrat who pulled off a stunning rise late in the California governor’s race, will advance to the general election, the Associated Press projected Friday.
—Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 6 June 2026
Up & Up Fragrance-Free and Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes were pulled off shelves following customer complaints and FDA testing that identified traces of bacteria in the products, according to a June 5 notice from the Food & Drug Administration.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 6 June 2026
Nonetheless, Madonna pulled off the daring move while serenading a growing dance party below, eventually pulling her leg back over the barrier and moving to the center of the stage to finish out the song.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
Bass spoke of 1960s-level crime rates, thousands of unhoused people pulled off the street into housing and efforts to build up Hollywood during her time as mayor.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Rourke’s smile said it all after the host Warriors pulled off a 2-1 victory over Lockport in the Class 4A Lincoln-Way West Sectional championship game in New Lenox.
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
The Nuggets have pulled off two of the savviest signings of the last two years, in terms of regular-season production relative to salary.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulled off
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Rules must be enforced, budgets must be balanced, and duties need to be fulfilled.—
Niurys Robaina,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Blackstone fulfilled 100% of those requests by raising its quarterly cap and using employee capital to cover the remaining amount.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Two groups of ultras performed choreographed routines of chants and jumping, backed by drums and trumpets.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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For example, trick roping performed by horse riders that don’t actually lasso animals or choreographed riding to music are not included in the ban.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Verb
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It’s been accomplished six times, and UCLA is responsible for four.—
Tim Willert,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Ruben has accomplished his goal to kill Niall and regain his sense of power.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
29 May 2026
Verb
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On Friday, law enforcement executed a search warrant at Tiffany's home.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Lee was set to become the ninth person executed with nitrogen before Marks' order.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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Reece Chadfield achieved the feat at an event held at Stockton Cricket Club in northeast England on May 24, according to an announcement from the British Eating League, which hosted the competition.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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If dangerous logistics and supply runs can be achieved using cheap autonomous electric vehicles, the costs of losses become more acceptable.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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Events of the past year, in particular the aggressive deportation campaigns carried out by ICE, may have reshaped views within the SBC.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Siri carried out this choreography without the user ever touching an app.—
Eric Sullivan,
Scientific American,
9 June 2026
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The two men then said Smollett paid them to stage the attack, and Smollett was charged with filing a false police report; the charges were later dropped after Smollett paid a fine and did community service.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Videos of climbers waiting in long queues in an area known as the death zone – where the air is too thin to breathe unaided for long – on their way to the summit have once again made headlines, alongside record-breaking ascents from both Nepali and foreign climbers.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Your access will continue until the end of your current subscription after which the cancellation will take effect and no further charges will be made.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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