Recent 12 Months Editorial Phrasal Verbs

Departing from an area and leaving people, conditions, or consequences behind to manage on their own

To forcibly drive, compel, or expel someone from a territory or position of influence

Scattered with many individual items or habitations across an area

To be reported, registered, or measured at a specific number or standard

To demand, require, or make necessary a particular action or reaction

To fulfill, meet, or achieve a standard or level that was anticipated or expected

To be distinctly prominent, noticeable, or clearly superior to others in performance

To deliberately avoid attending or taking part in an event

To participate or be actively involved in an event or contest

To firmly resist, oppose, or counter an opponent’s assertive moves or territorial claims

Overpowered, obscured, or rendered inaudible by louder noise or dominant controversies

Dismissed or considered as insignificant, failed, or of no real value

Greatly strengthened one's commitment to a controversial position or demand despite objections

To cease operations permanently; to close or decommission a facility or base

To assume control, governance, or possession of an area or organization

Imposing strict measures or harsh controls to curb or restrict an activity

To form, constitute, or account for a specific fraction of a total

To make available, accessible, or operational for new opportunities

To think about, consider, or reflect on a situation deeply and carefully

To await or anticipate an upcoming event or condition with eager hope