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Phrasal Verb - growing_away_from

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

The phrasal verb 'grow away from' means to gradually move further apart or become more distant in terms of emotions, relationships, or physical location. It can also imply a sense of avoidance or detachment.

Examples​

No.Example
1Despite their initial closeness, the siblings grew away from each other as they pursued different careers.
2After the argument, they both grew away from each other, not speaking for weeks.
3As the years passed, the couple grew away from their shared interests and values.
4He found it difficult to grow away from his painful past and move on.
5The company grew away from its traditional business model and embraced new technologies.
6She grew away from her family's expectations and followed her own dreams.
7The once-friendly neighbors grew away from each other due to a long-standing feud.
8The city grew away from its rural roots and became a modern metropolis.
9The team grew away from their winning streak and suffered a series of losses.
10He grew away from his addiction and rebuilt his life.

Phrasal Verb - keeping off

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. Preventing someone or something from coming into contact or reaching a particular place, usually by maintaining a distance or providing a barrier.
  2. Preventing an event or situation from happening by taking action or making an effort.

Examples​

No.Example
1She kept the children off the grass to prevent them from getting muddy.
2The security guard kept intruders off the property by patrolling the perimeter.
3He kept his emotions off during the interview to appear calm and collected.
4The sunscreen keeps the sun's rays off your skin to prevent sunburn.
5The teacher kept the class quiet to keep the distractions off during the test.
6She kept the car off the road after an accident to prevent further damage.
7He kept negative thoughts off his mind to focus on the positive.
8The police kept rioters off the streets during the protests.
9They kept their distance from each other to keep tensions off.
10The team kept their opponents off the scoreboard to win the game.