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Phrasal Verb - P ulling On

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

Pull on someone or something means to attract or draw their attention in a way that is firm but not unpleasant. It is often used to get someone's attention, to initiate a conversation, or to show interest in something. This phrasal verb is commonly used in both formal and informal settings.

Examples​

No.Example
1She was pulling on his arm to get his attention.
2The teacher pulled on the pupil's sleeve to get him to come over.
3He pulled on her hand to stop her from running.
4The kids were pulling on the dog's ears.
5She pulled on his coat to get him to come back inside.
6The advertisement was trying to pull on the attention of young adults.
7He pulled on her shirt to get her to focus.
8The doctor pulled on the patient's wrist to examine it.
9The picture was trying to pull on the emotions of the viewer.
10He pulled on the rope to get the attention of the lifeguard.

Phrasal Verb - Coming About

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

Come about is a phrasal verb that means to occur or become known, often unexpectedly or unexpectedly. It can also mean to become clear or apparent. Example: "The truth about the scandal came about after months of investigation."

Examples​

No.Example
1The news about the change of management came about unexpectedly overnight.
2The team discovered a hidden way to get ahead and came about significantly faster.
3The profits of the investment came about quickly, thanks to the great advice.
4A conjecture for dealing with poverty came about in the town with Donald.
5The publishable introduction of the lecture came about at the last minute.
6The policies of the former president came about due to loopholes in the previous legislation.
7A supply chain approach came about thanks to learning from other multinational corporations' work.
8No cheap snap decision came about after quick consultation because that wouldn't have been okay.
9The truth about the manager's private connection to a local business came about next week.
10That evening news channel plan came about after taking part in operations analyses.