as in fulfilling
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 pulling off
White agreed, saying Trump helped lead the logistical challenge of pulling off the event.
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Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Thune got to the Senate 22 years ago by pulling off a historic upset of the then-Democratic leader.
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Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
24 June 2026
After Mexico suffered a crushing 3-0 defeat to Sweden, their hopes of advancing hinged on South Korea’s team pulling off an unlikely victory over Germany.
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Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Season 2 takes some worthy swings that blend broad comedy with surprising emotional depth, all while pulling off some of TV’s most ambitious VFX feats across various sight gags.
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Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
Cuba is currently pulling off one of the fastest solar revolutions on the planet, with help from China, according to data from the energy think tank Ember.
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Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
Boston is still favored to advance and in Game 3 on the road, but the 76ers will have hope of pulling off the upset of the Eastern Conference favorites.
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Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Except last season, when Christian McCaffrey started all 19 games and led the NFL in touches while almost pulling off the 1,000-yard rushing/receiving double-double.
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Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
On a recent Thursday morning, cars whizzed over the bridge with several vehicles pulling off on the side of the road to visit Long's doughnut line.
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Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
1 Apr. 2026
Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Thune got to the Senate 22 years ago by pulling off a historic upset of the then-Democratic leader.
—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
24 June 2026
After Mexico suffered a crushing 3-0 defeat to Sweden, their hopes of advancing hinged on South Korea’s team pulling off an unlikely victory over Germany.
—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Season 2 takes some worthy swings that blend broad comedy with surprising emotional depth, all while pulling off some of TV’s most ambitious VFX feats across various sight gags.
—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
Cuba is currently pulling off one of the fastest solar revolutions on the planet, with help from China, according to data from the energy think tank Ember.
—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
Boston is still favored to advance and in Game 3 on the road, but the 76ers will have hope of pulling off the upset of the Eastern Conference favorites.
—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Except last season, when Christian McCaffrey started all 19 games and led the NFL in touches while almost pulling off the 1,000-yard rushing/receiving double-double.
—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
On a recent Thursday morning, cars whizzed over the bridge with several vehicles pulling off on the side of the road to visit Long's doughnut line.
—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulling off
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The daughter of Back to the Future star Lea Thompson and Pretty in Pink director Howard Deutch, the actress is fulfilling a lifelong dream.
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This pioneering model, established by Frist before his Senate career, has now achieved its aspirational goal of national leadership, fulfilling Shumway's grand vision.
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But performing fealty to that naïve and impoverished picture of judging had become nearly de rigueur for both liberals and conservatives.
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Isolation in many American settlements required a self-reliant approach to performing music.
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The other question mark is whether Red Bull kept him out too long before executing his final pit stop.
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Employees spend less time executing tasks and more time directing work, applying judgment and providing oversight.
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Brilliant innovators and visionaries like Musk, an immigrant himself, who take on extreme financial and personal risk in the hopes of achieving massive success should be celebrated, not demonized.
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Sleeping with quilts is one of the best hacks for achieving cool, comfortable sleep year-round, but quilts are especially handy in the summer months.
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Make Donors The Story’s Heroes Years ago, a development professional taught me to center donor communications around what the donor is accomplishing.
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The primary question is whether this crowded field of new entrants is actually accomplishing anything, or whether its members are simply tripping over one another with deleterious impact.
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He’s accused of using a cellphone, the internet and interstate highways, among other means, while planning and carrying out the attack, as well as staying at a hostel that serves out-of-state customers.
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But Grant’s attorneys said OpenAI, valued at $852 billion, did not use any safeguards in its AI chatbot to prevent the FSU gunman from carrying out his violent campus assault.
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The young man was doing LeBron James’ silencer celebration after scoring a goal one moment and being tagged with soccer’s equivalent of a Flagrant 2 the next — because of how one moment was assessed on tape delay.
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The city’s police department will be doing safety checks in the area as well.
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But making their wishes known ahead of time is key to maintaining independence even as life situations change, said Kweli Rashied-Henry, interim director of Fulton County Senior Services.
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In fact, a single cup of pomegranate arils contains about 7 grams of fiber, making the fruit beneficial for digestive health and promoting fullness.
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“Pulling off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulling%20off. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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