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pull off

[pool-awf, -of] / ˈpʊlˌɔf, -ˌɒf /


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“I think the pressure will be on Mexico because they’re the hosts. That gives us a real opportunity to pull off an upset.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

To pull off a similar miracle turnaround with the Knicks, Dolan has had to resort to a drastic measure: ceding control.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The 37-year-old Dutchman is aiming to pull off arguably the biggest upset in the sport's history.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

SpaceX aims to have a few more Starship tests this year, although it’s unclear how many the company will be able to pull off.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

He stands there, trying to pull off the knee-high black rubber boots from his new job.

From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle




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