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

London City are attempting to pull off the biggest transfer in WSL history as they chase the two-time Ballon d'Or winner.

From BBC • May 26, 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

I couldn’t even pull off the simplest stuff in the “Magic Tricks for Beginners” playset I got for Christmas that one time.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston