pull off
verb
pulled off; pulling off; pulls off
: to carry out despite difficulties : accomplish successfully against odds
the team pulled off an upset
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Examples of pull off in a Sentence
the rebel forces pulled off a surprisingly successful offensive against the better equipped government troops
Recent Examples on the Web
The film tells the story of Joe Jennings, a man who has pulled off some of the most amazing skydiving stunts in cinema history, some that involve hurling cars out of airplanes.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2024
Advertisement Morris made no secret of being filled with pride about the 1972 Dolphins being the first — and still only — undefeated and untied team in NFL history, pulling off a perfect season.
—Tim Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2024
Find it on Amazon These Knee-High Boots to Dress Up Your Look
These knee-high boots look identical to a pair that Laura Harrier pulled off a few weeks back.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2024
If the peel-and-stick tiles are made from a stiffer material—like stone or mother of pearl—and don't easily pull off, use a pry bar to lift the corner of a tile.
—Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2024
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2024
Advertisement Morris made no secret of being filled with pride about the 1972 Dolphins being the first — and still only — undefeated and untied team in NFL history, pulling off a perfect season.
—Tim Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2024
Find it on Amazon These Knee-High Boots to Dress Up Your Look
These knee-high boots look identical to a pair that Laura Harrier pulled off a few weeks back.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2024
If the peel-and-stick tiles are made from a stiffer material—like stone or mother of pearl—and don't easily pull off, use a pry bar to lift the corner of a tile.
—Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2024
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“Pull off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pull%20off. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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