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

Ferrara: It all happened in 72 hours, so I don’t know how it was pulled off.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

The president was pulled off the stage by law-enforcement officials but appeared to stumble as they moved him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

He pulled off his muddy track suit and told his wife, “I’m going to be best man at a wedding.”

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin