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Phrasal Verb - rifling_through

· 2 min read
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 - Looking for

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

The phrasal verb 'look for' means to search for or try to find something or someone. It can also mean to intend or plan to do something. This verb often implies a sense of effort and intentionality.

Examples​

No.Example
1I'm looking for my keys. I last had them in the kitchen.
2The police are looking for a suspect in the robbery.
3She's looking for a new job after being laid off.
4They're looking for volunteers to help with the charity event.
5I'll be looking for you at the bus stop.
6Can you look for the missing report in the file cabinet?
7He's looking for a way to improve his English skills.
8The company is looking for a new CEO.
9They're looking for a place to live near the university.
10She's looking for a challenge in her career.

Phrasal Verb - Looking in (phrasal verb)

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To search or examine something carefully and thoroughly, often with the intention of finding something specific. This phrasal verb can also mean to consider or take something into account.

Examples​

No.Example
1Can I look in your bag to check if you have any banned items?
2The detective spent hours looking in old records to find the missing evidence.
3Let's look in the attic for any hidden treasures.
4I'll need to look in the company's financial statements before making an offer.
5The teacher looked in the students' papers to check their work.
6We should look in on our elderly neighbors more often.
7The boss asked me to look in on the project progress.
8Looking in on the situation, I believe we have a good chance of success.
9The chef looks in the spice rack before deciding which seasoning to use.
10Please look in the mirror and repeat the affirmation after me.