PHRASAL VERBS 2

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In rural districts, it can be difficult to _____ by without a car. (to work and operate efficiently)

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I'd like you to _____ over these figures and tell me if you think the project is possible. (to check something carefully)

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Large industries can no longer _____ away with dumping industrial waste in rivers. (to avoid being punished for doing something wrong or illegal)

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Developed countries are usually able to _____ through a period of recession by drawing on financial reserves. (to manage to deal with a difficult situation until it is over)

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We decided to _____ through with our plans as soon as we had sufficient capital. (to do something you have planned or agreed to do, especially after not being sure you wanted to do it)

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The first step to a healthier lifestyle is to _____ up smoking. (to stop doing something you do regularly)

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People often _____ up the idea of starting their own company when they realize the risks that are involved. (to no longer want to do something)

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The committee were asked to _____ into the latest crime statistics and try to establish a pattern. (to try to discover the facts about something such as a problem or crime)

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The anti-smoking message is finally _____ through to people. (to make someone understand what you are trying to say)

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The governor _____ up against a lot of opposition from locals when she proposed building a jail near the city limits. (to have to deal with something difficult or unpleasant)

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