Advanced Phrasal Verbs 2

The government’s new tax policy has __________ sharp criticism from both the public and the media.

She promised to help with the project and really __________ when we needed her the most.

We had big plans to launch the product in May, but unfortunately they __________ due to budget cuts.

I could tell the task was exhausting, but she was determined to __________ it __________.

We can't just __________ second best — we have to aim higher.

The manager initially resisted the union's demands, but eventually he __________.

After the argument, many team members __________ their former leader.

Nobody expected the shy intern to __________ with the project and take charge so quickly.

If we work hard now, great results __________ in the future.

The committee __________ a lot of criticism after the decision was announced.