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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Japan's Mochizuki was watched by compatriot Naomi Osaka as he pulled off a stunning fightback against fast-rising Spanish 19-year-old Rafael Jodar.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026

Only 10 days ago, he pulled off an impressive victory, in what one former minister described as a "Russian roulette" by-election in Makerfield, beating Reform and defying Labour's lack of popularity.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

Instead, the company bucked Wall Street norms, pulled off the biggest IPO ever and raised $75 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Instead, the company bucked Wall Street norms, pulled off the biggest IPO ever and raised $75 billion, according to a regulatory filing, while orchestrating a successful first day as a publicly traded company.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

I woke up with my head against the window and pulled off the headphones.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen