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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 - Harking Back

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Raymundo CH

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Definition

To recall or remember past events or situations, often with a sense of nostalgia or longing. This phrasal verb is formed by the verb 'hark' meaning to listen carefully, and the preposition 'back' meaning towards the past.

Examples

No.Example
1I love to hark back to my childhood days, when life seemed so simple.
2She harked back to the good old days when people were more neighbourly.
3Can you hark back to the moment when you first met your spouse?
4The politician was criticised for harking back to outdated policies.
5The author harked back to themes from his previous novels.
6My grandma often harks back to stories from her youth.
7The band's latest album harks back to their early sound.
8He harked back to the time when they were still friends.
9The museum exhibition harks back to the Roman era.
10The teacher harked back to the key concepts from the previous lesson.