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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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

Unlike Golden Tempo, who pulled off a 23-1 shocker to make Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner, Taj Mahal will start at a much lower price for Brittany Russell.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Everything Turner pulled off in the boardroom, he first did on the sea.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Reluctantly I pulled off mine while Betsie rummaged in the wardrobe.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom