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Phrasal Verb - rifling_through

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Raymundo CH

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Definition

To search through something, typically in a thorough and methodical way, often looking for something specific.

Examples

No.Example
1I rifled through my old boxes in the attic, looking for my grandmother's necklace.
2The detective rifled through the suspect's belongings, searching for any clues.
3My roommate rifled through my fridge, eating my lunch without asking.
4The archaeologist rifled through the ruins, carefully examining each artifact.
5The thief rifled through the drawers, taking anything of value.
6I rifled through my emails, looking for that important message.
7The team rifled through the pile of resumes, trying to find the best candidate.
8The detective rifled through the crime scene, searching for any evidence.
9My mom rifled through my closet, reorganizing my clothes.
10The librarian rifled through the books, searching for the one I requested.

Phrasal Verb - Going about

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Raymundo CH

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Definition

The phrasal verb 'go about' means to do something actively and systematically, often involving visiting different places or people. It can also mean to carry on a task or activity, usually in a thorough or methodical way.

Examples

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1She goes about her daily chores before going to work.
2The sales team goes about their territory, visiting potential clients.
3He went about the house, fixing anything that was broken.
4They went about their business, ignoring the protesters outside.
5The detective went about gathering evidence for the case.
6She went about her plans to start a new business.
7The city council went about implementing new traffic regulations.
8He went about his work in a diligent and efficient manner.
9They went about their studies, preparing for exams.
10She went about her errands, stopping at the bank and the post office.