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Phrasal Verb - Sending Back

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To return an item or information to the person or place it came from, often requesting an exchange or repair. This phrasal verb can also mean to acknowledge or respond to something, usually with a similar item or information.

Examples​

No.Example
1The customer sent back the defective product and asked for a replacement.
2After reviewing the proposal, the boss sent it back for revisions.
3When the package arrived damaged, the buyer sent it back to the seller.
4The company sent back an offer for acquisition, but the terms were not acceptable.
5The referee sent back the decision to the league for review.
6The employee sent back the completed project to her manager for approval.
7When the client did not like the design, the designer sent it back for revisions.
8The team sent back the trophy for engraving before the awards ceremony.
9After a long negotiation, both parties sent back their signed contracts.
10The journalist sent back the article for editing before publication.

Phrasal Verb - ironing out

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To make something clear, smooth, or free of problems by removing difficulties or disagreements. This can be done through discussions, negotiations, or other means. The process may involve compromises, concessions, and a collaborative effort to find a mutually acceptable solution.

Examples​

No.Example
1During the project meeting, the team worked together to iron out the details of the upcoming marketing campaign.
2The CEO and the union representatives spent hours ironing out the terms of the new contract.
3After the initial misunderstandings, the couple managed to iron out their differences and reconcile.
4The project manager felt confident that they could iron out the issues with the vendor before the deadline.
5The sales team and the finance department needed to iron out their disagreements on the budget before presenting it to the board.
6The city council members spent days ironing out the details of the new zoning regulations.
7The negotiators worked tirelessly to iron out the last few sticking points in the peace treaty.
8The CEO and the CTO had to iron out their differences on the company's strategic direction.
9The lawyer and the client spent hours ironing out the terms of the settlement agreement.
10The project manager and the client needed to iron out the timeline and deliverables for the upcoming project.