pull off

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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

The 37-year-old Dutchman is aiming to pull off arguably the biggest upset in the sport's history.

From BBC • May 23, 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

But sometimes this is impossible or too costly, in money and lives, to pull off.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

She was a modern-day Audrey Hepburn, with the delicate features necessary to pull off a pixie cut.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi