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Phrasal Verb - running across

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To move quickly from one side to the other side of something, often an obstacle or a gap, usually without stopping.
    2. To encounter or deal with something unexpectedly while in the process of doing something else.
    3. To transfer or distribute something from one place to another quickly and efficiently.

Examples​

No.Example
1She ran across a red squirrel while hiking in the forest.
2I ran across an old friend at the grocery store.
3The workers ran across the finished flooring to make sure there were no defects.
4The teacher ran across an error in the student's homework.
5The company runs across all necessary permits before starting construction.
6The firefighters ran across live wires while battling the blaze.
7The runner ran across the finish line in first place.
8The salesman ran across a potential customer in the mall.
9The police ran across a suspicious package in the park.
10The chef ran across a recipe for a new dessert.

Phrasal Verb - giving up

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To stop trying to do something or to surrender control or responsibility; to admit defeat. This phrasal verb can also mean to relinquish or transfer something, especially a responsibility or right.

Examples​

No.Example
1After three hours of trying to assemble the furniture, I finally gave up.
2The team gave up the ball in their own half, leading to an easy goal for the opposing team.
3She gave up her job to become a full-time mother.
4The government gave up control of the city to the rebels.
5I can't give up on my dream of becoming a doctor.
6He gave up smoking after a heart attack.
7They gave up their seats on the bus to an elderly woman.
8The company gave up the patent to the technology.
9She gave up her keys to the housekeeper before going on vacation.
10The team gave up the lead in the last minute of the game.