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Phrasal Verb - Pore over

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To examine closely and carefully, especially something written or illustrated; to study intensively.

Examples​

No.Example
1She spent the whole afternoon pored over the notes, making sure she understood the material.
2He pored over the financial reports to find out where the company was losing money.
3The professor asked her students to pore over the textbook before the exam.
4They pored over the map, trying to find the best route to the hotel.
5He pored over the contract, looking for any hidden clauses.
6The researchers pored over the data, trying to find any patterns or trends.
7She pored over the menu, trying to decide what to eat at the restaurant.
8The artist pored over her paintings, trying to decide which one to submit to the exhibition.
9The editor pored over the manuscript, looking for any errors or inconsistencies.
10They pored over the instruction manual, trying to figure out how to assemble the furniture.

Phrasal Verb - Prevailing On

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To continue to have an influence or effect on something, especially in a way that is difficult to stop. It can also mean to continue to dominate or triumph over someone or something.

Examples​

No.Example
1She prevailed on her manager to give her a promotion.
2The new policy prevailed on the people to recycle more.
3He prevailed on the government to increase the funding for the project.
4The good weather prevailed on the tourists to visit the beach.
5The team's determination prevailed on the opponents to surrender.
6The noise from the neighbors prevailed on the family to move away.
7The politician's charisma prevailed on the audience to vote for him.
8The artist's talent prevailed on the critics to appreciate her work.
9The opposition's argument prevailed on the government to change its decision.
10The kindness of the stranger prevailed on the couple to invite her to dinner.
11The design of the house prevailed on the homeowners to buy it.

Phrasal Verb - Crossing Out

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To intentionally or accidentally erase or strike through part or all of a written word or phrase, often to indicate rejection, deletion, or some other form of dismissal. Can also imply leaving nothing intact or in existence.

Examples​

No.Example
1The teacher crossed out the student's answer because it was incorrect.
2She crossed out the items from the shopping list because they were no longer needed.
3He crossed out the name from the nominations list due to ineligibility.
4The actor crossed out her lines because she was not feeling well.
5The student crossed out the wrong answer on the multiple-choice test.
6The manager crossed out the project from the budget because it was deemed unnecessary.
7The artist crossed out part of the painting because it didn't fit her vision.
8The fighter crossed out his opponent's face with a flurry of punches.
9The hacker crossed out the virus from the system with the help of an antivirus software.
10The author crossed out the sentence from the novel due to a change in plot direction.