Recent 12 Months Editorial Phrasal Verbs

95 Terms

Key phrasal verbs and verb-particle combinations extracted from The Hindu editorials published over the past 12 months, ranked by repetition count.

pass on

3 Appearances

Transferring a cost, charge, or consequence to another party rather than absorbing it oneself

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #6
Adequate response: on the RBI and inflation

turn out

3 Appearances

Proved to be the case, or was discovered to be true in the end

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #5
Outbound force: On the U.S. leaving Iraq

go on to

2 Appearances

Proceeded to do something subsequent to an earlier stage or achievement

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #2
Eyes on ice: On the Nobel Prize for physics

give way

2 Appearances

To be replaced, overtaken, or collapsed under pressure

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #10
Bird islands: On India’s bustard conservation programme

lay out

2 Appearances

Presents, explains, or exhibits data or ideas clearly and systematically

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #11
Good foundation: on India’s strong industrial growth performance

peter out

2 Appearances

Gradually diminished, weakened, or dwindled until ending completely

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #18
Good foundation: on India’s strong industrial growth performance

set up

2 Appearances

Prepares or positions someone or something for future success or readiness

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #1
Good foundation: on India’s strong industrial growth performance

lag behind

2 Appearances

To move, develop, or make progress more slowly than others

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #10
AI cooperation: On Artificial Intelligence at a crossroads

account for

2 Appearances

Makes up, represents, or constitutes a specified proportion or fraction of a whole

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #12
More heft: On India and the 18th BRICS Summit

play out

2 Appearances

To develop, unfold, happen, or progress in a particular way

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #20
Temporary respite: On the June 2026 data for the Index of Industrial Production

stand up for

1 Appearance

Defending or supporting a person or cause against attack or unfair treatment

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #7
Message of peace: On the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

drive up

1 Appearance

Causing prices, expenses, or quantities to increase significantly

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #13
Adequate response: on the RBI and inflation

hold off

1 Appearance

Delayed or intentionally postponed taking an anticipated action

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #6
Adequate response: on the RBI and inflation

push up

1 Appearance

Forcing prices, rates, or figures to increase

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #9
Adequate response: on the RBI and inflation

rein in

1 Appearance

To limit, control, or check something that is growing rapidly or getting out of control

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #1
Adequate response: on the RBI and inflation

come online

1 Appearance

Becoming active, operational, or connected to an active operational network

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #7
Eyes on ice: On the Nobel Prize for physics

explain away

1 Appearance

Justified, excused, or dismissed a shortcoming or controversial decision by offering an excuse

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #13
Eyes on ice: On the Nobel Prize for physics

carry out

1 Appearance

Conducted, executed, or accomplished a planned task or military assault

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #15
Outbound force: On the U.S. leaving Iraq

drive out

1 Appearance

To force people, armed forces, or occupants to leave a place through persistent pressure, harassment, or conflict

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #18
Outbound force: On the U.S. leaving Iraq

give rise to

1 Appearance

Caused something to develop, appear, or happen

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #13
Outbound force: On the U.S. leaving Iraq

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