The remaining ones we're told to pull off (5)

I believe the answer is:

wrest

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'pull off' is the definition.
'wrest' can be an answer for 'pull' (thesaurus). I'm not certain of the 'off' bit.

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(Other definitions for wrest that I've seen before include "Forcibly pull (something from someone's grip)" , "Forcibly pull away" , "Seize by forceful means" , "Strew (anag.)" , "Take away forcibly" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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