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
Paraguay pulled off the shock of the tournament so far, and Brazil and Morocco booked their places in the Round of 16 after knockout round wins on Monday.
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Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Which teams have the best chances of pulling off a worst-to-first turnaround in 2026?
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Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Interesting to note at least stateside that Michael pulled off its latest record while being on a 46-day theatrical window to PVOD.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
28 June 2026
Star Wars Outlaws on Switch 2 drops you into the galaxy’s underworld as Kay Vess, a scoundrel trying to pull off the biggest heist in the Outer Rim.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
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Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Which teams have the best chances of pulling off a worst-to-first turnaround in 2026?
—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Interesting to note at least stateside that Michael pulled off its latest record while being on a 46-day theatrical window to PVOD.
—
Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
28 June 2026
Star Wars Outlaws on Switch 2 drops you into the galaxy’s underworld as Kay Vess, a scoundrel trying to pull off the biggest heist in the Outer Rim.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pull off
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More than half of Gen Zers said doing work that was personally fulfilling was within their top three priorities, and 25% ranked helping and caring for others up top, as well.
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The commission just fulfilled one of its primary duties, forwarding to Mayor Barbara Lee a shortlist of finalists to be considered for the job of the Oakland Police Department’s next permanent chief.
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That Teng could even accomplish it and have some success speaks to his value and adaptability.
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This allows the chef to charge for more hours of cooking and allows the client to get several days worth of meal planning accomplished in one visit.
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The superstar performed at Inglewood’s Kia Forum on Monday, as well as last night, on her Lux Tour.
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Sources told Rolling Stone that Stevie Nicks, a longtime friend of Swift, will be present at the ceremony — and another said that the singer-songwriter would perform on the special day.
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But by that September, Kelce was hinting his efforts had achieved some success.
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Not everything is going to come back at once, not every sector is going to be able to generate the same bipartisan enthusiasm as every other sector, but what is key is to be open to the question of where results have been achieved.
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Colombia’s goal wasn’t perfectly executed but was delivered with emphasis.
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On Wednesday, July 1, investigators executed a search warrant at the pair's residence on the 2400 block of Ruth Fitzgerald Drive in Plainfield, where both suspects were taken into custody.
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Smoke, salt, pepper and bark do the work.
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Mark Thompson does the costume and scenic design, with lighting by Howard Harrison.
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During his stay from July 7 to 11, the prince will carry out a series of charity engagements, and kick off the one-year countdown to the 2027 Invictus Games.
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Iran may also be wary of attacks by the exiled Mujahadin-e Khalq (MeK), which Iran accuses of carrying out attacks inside Iran over several decades.
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Those changes to Florida’s ADAP in March would’ve dropped eligibility from making an annual household income at 400% of the poverty level — or about $63,800 for a one-person household — to 130% of the poverty level.
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Her victory over leftist challenger Roberto Sánchez marks her fourth presidential bid and makes her Peru’s first female president-elect.
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“Pull off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20off. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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