as in to fulfill
to carry through (as a process) to completion
the rebel forces pulled off a surprisingly successful offensive against the better equipped government troops
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Recent Examples of pull off
The excellent Shailene Woodley pulls off the toughest assignment as the prophetic (or mentally ill) daughter, but Zachary Qunto, Rebecca Henderson and Christopher Sears all forge empathetic beasts.
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Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
Fairplay not only pulling off the dead grandma lie but also getting drunk at Tribal Council.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Unlike other tights that get pulled off seconds after returning from a run, these On Running models were comfortable for extended post-workout stretching or even just lounging.
—Mark Eller, Outside Online, 11 Dec. 2024
The family adventure came one day after Patrick and the Kansas City Chiefs pulled off a 19-17 victory over their AFC West rival Los Angeles Chargers.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
Fairplay not only pulling off the dead grandma lie but also getting drunk at Tribal Council.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Unlike other tights that get pulled off seconds after returning from a run, these On Running models were comfortable for extended post-workout stretching or even just lounging.
—Mark Eller, Outside Online, 11 Dec. 2024
The family adventure came one day after Patrick and the Kansas City Chiefs pulled off a 19-17 victory over their AFC West rival Los Angeles Chargers.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Many of the happiest super-agers never retire and have purposeful jobs that fulfill them.Renée Onque, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, the backlog of unfulfilled orders has reached a record 17,000: at current delivery rates, this would take 14 years to fulfill, although the wait time is expected to eventually shorten.Ted Reed, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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This can be performed in separate locations or between individuals in the same room using a speakerphone.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Kamilah performed an original rap that hyped up Seacrest.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Campbell made a controversial decision to execute an onside kick, which subsequently failed, in the fourth quarter when the Lions were trailing by 10 points with 12 minutes left on the clock.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Spending any time or resources to execute 32 steps when 11 would achieve the same outcome is still inefficient, even if the task is automated or AI-assisted.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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One which effortlessly and seamlessly ups its game to achieve new heights of performance and driver engagement.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The yarn is also produced in different counts to achieve light and heavy-weight garments.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
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Artificial intelligence models do much more than generate (occasionally accurate) text responses and (somewhat) realistic videos.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Dec. 2024
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The specific witness and notary requirements depend on your county’s regulations, so do your research ahead of time to ensure.Marisa Polansky and Kristine Keller, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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With a total budget of barely $40,000 per year, CATS also helps search the national park for snares set by bushmeat poachers and carries out an extensive conservation education program designed primarily to teach people how to stay safe around elephants.Tommy Trenchard, NPR, 8 Dec. 2024
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Some orders can't be carried out because the would-be deportee's home country won't take them or limits cooperation with ICE.Nick Miroff The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Over time, Alexandra Foods’ goods began selling in 30 states, making their mark across a nation that Mark and Alexandra made home decades before.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The man’s vehicle was carried off a bridge by floodwaters.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Before the night was out, Germans began chipping away at the barrier, carrying off chunks of one of the symbols of the diminishing Iron Curtain.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Pull off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pull%20off. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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