pull off

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, county prosecutor John McKinney tapped into voter frustration with homeless encampments, a blighted downtown and general distrust of City Hall to pull off a last-minute heist of the second runoff spot.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

James prioritised protecting his "big-ticket items" and managed to pull off a successful escape.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Those tactics have already helped New York pull off a miracle.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

SpaceX aims to have a few more Starship tests this year, although it’s unclear how many the company will be able to pull off.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

So I run upstairs, pull off my shirt, and grab a fresh one.

From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor