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pulled off

VERB

accomplish

Synonyms

STRONGEST

achieve bring off manage

WEAK

carry out score score a success secure succeed win

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fail lose

Example Sentences

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“Cats: The Jellicle Ball” pulled off the seemingly impossible by making Andrew Lloyd Webber’s megamusical look cool on Broadway.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Arkansas-bound Braelyn Combe of Corona Santiago pulled off a distance trifecta, winning the 1,600 in 4:35.59, the 800 in 2:05.13 and anchoring the Sharks’ 4x800 relay, which won with a meet record time of 8:46.16.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

The NBA’s most snakebit franchise pulled off the most miraculous comeback of the playoffs, roaring back to win in overtime, 115-104.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

O'Neill pulled off a feat of escapology that wouldn't have been required had the decision-makers above him not been so slapstick for so long.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

I noticed the men gathered out front smoking cigars pulled off their hats as she approached.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan