pull something
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“In moments when you need someone to pull something out of the hat,” England lock Ollie Chessum said, “Ben has been that person for us.”
From Washington Times • Oct. 19, 2023
“Sometimes when I go to the cold frames to pull something out, and I have half-forgotten what’s in there, it’s like pulling a surprise out of a grab bag,” she said.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 20, 2023
Jacques is always going to pull something out of nothing and something you didn't expect.
From BBC • Aug. 30, 2023
“I do think it sets a different standard for our league, being able to pull something like this off.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2023
“How’d he figure we were going to pull something on Tansy for her first day?”
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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