pulled off

past tense of pull off

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of pulled off Ella Langley has pulled off another incredible career accomplishment. David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026 Mike pulled off at the bar with his family, had a couple beers and toasted his brother. Mike Defabo, New York Times, 27 July 2026 Rupert Lowe, the leader of the British far-right party Restore, has pulled off a neat trick. Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026 McEntire has pulled off a rare feat these days with a multi-camera comedy that has found traction with a broadcast TV audience. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 22 July 2026 In London, Zendaya pulled off one of fashion’s favorite red carpet flexes, wearing a Schiaparelli couture look that debuted on the Paris runway only hours earlier. Alex Badia, Footwear News, 21 July 2026 The Pacers nearly pulled off a 20-plus point comeback but fell in overtime against the 76ers. Tony East, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 There are also signs of growth at Jasmine and Melissa’s engagement party that Brittany actually pulled off. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 July 2026 The next time the Seminoles took the field, Georgia Tech pulled off an upset in Ireland, 24-21. Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulled off
Verb
  • While the aircraft fulfilled its promise to keep the president safe in a crisis, its legendary communication systems faltered.
    Peter Kastor, Fortune, 27 July 2026
  • An order that cannot be fulfilled is not only an ERP problem.
    Robert Kramer, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Verb
  • Last year, The All-American Rejects performed at the Fandom Party, SPYAIR and Denzel Curry headlined the Crunchyroll Anime FanFest, and GI Joe’s Cold Slither debuted.
    Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • That so many teams were capable of winning races showed how well the crews performed, especially considering the breeze was again blowing strongly across the Solent, around 17 knots and sometimes gusting over 20.
    Andrew Rice, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Verb
  • As the defense adjusts to its new look at the offense looks to remain consistent after a stellar 2025 season, the goal will be to carry over what the team accomplished as a unit in the offseason program.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
  • Direct cremation, meanwhile, can be accomplished for as little as $795, inclusive of the urn.
    John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026
Verb
  • That means his desire to step up into duels and defend on the front foot will need to be executed carefully, to avoid exposing the space behind a high line that was breached too often on the counter-attack last season.
    Mark Carey, New York Times, 25 July 2026
  • From a fringed mullet, to a blonde buzz cut, bobs in various lengths, micro bangs, and even a shade of citrus—Kristen Stewart’s looks are always executed with an edge.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 July 2026
Verb
  • The extremely high temperatures required could only be achieved using charcoal.
    ABC News, ABC News, 27 July 2026
  • Brie Larson's 2016 casting as Captain Marvel introduced the MCU's first solo female lead who later achieved a billion-dollar film.
    Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Verb
  • Fire evacuations were also carried out Sunday in the Valencia region.
    ABC News, ABC News, 27 July 2026
  • In Spain, wildfires burned out of control around Madrid and evacuations were carried out in the Valencia region.
    Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 26 July 2026
Verb
  • Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.
    Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Wisconsin Republicans did the same last year, and similar efforts have been raised in other states.
    Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The union made proposals on automation and artificial intelligence by asking the state to consult it before implementing new technology.
    Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
  • The concept was a point well made by general manager Brett Veach in 2025.
    Vahe Gregorian July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

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“Pulled off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulled%20off. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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