pull off

verb

pulled off; pulling off; pulls off

Synonyms of pull off next

transitive verb

: to carry out despite difficulties : accomplish successfully against odds

the team pulled off an upset

Examples of pull off in a Sentence

the rebel forces pulled off a surprisingly successful offensive against the better equipped government troops

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In 2023-24, Bayer Leverkusen pulled off a shock by taking the Bundesliga title away from Bayern Munich for the first time since the 2011-12 season, while Barcelona and Real Madrid have won 18 of the past 20 La Liga campaigns, with Atletico Madrid claiming the other two. —

Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025 While hosting both the 2023 and 2024 ceremonies, Handler also pulled off three different looks — including hair switch-ups, courtesy of her hairstylist of over a decade, Adir Abergel. —

Bailey Richards, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025 Especially if Barkley and his Eagles can pull off the win, knocking Mahomes off his quarterback (QB) perch. —

Sean Gregory, TIME, 8 Feb. 2025 Ishiba became prime minister of Japan not long before Trump pulled off a comeback bid for the White House. —

Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for pull off