Recent 12 Months Editorial Phrasal Verbs

44 Terms

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

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

pair up

1 Appearance

To join together in pairs to cooperate or compete as a team

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #17
Deferred rivalry: On the U.S. Open

warm up

1 Appearance

Prepared for a competitive event or intense physical activity through practice

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #6
Deferred rivalry: On the U.S. Open

bear out

1 Appearance

Supported, confirmed, or validated a claim, theory, or prediction with facts

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #4
Danger from above: On the Nepal flood

feed into

1 Appearance

To supply information, resources, or data to be incorporated into a larger system or process

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #18
Danger from above: On the Nepal flood

give way

1 Appearance

Collapsed, broke down, or yielded under heavy physical force

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #11
Danger from above: On the Nepal flood

bring along

1 Appearance

To carry someone with you; figuratively used to mean keeping the general public informed, engaged, and supportive

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #16
Drawing lines: On the India-China 25th Special Representatives’ talks

push for

1 Appearance

Actively advocating, demanding, or trying hard to obtain something

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #3
Drawing lines: On the India-China 25th Special Representatives’ talks

set up

1 Appearance

To establish, create, or arrange an official mechanism or facility

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #4
Drawing lines: On the India-China 25th Special Representatives’ talks

take up

1 Appearance

To start dealing with, handling, or pursuing a particular task or subject

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #11
Drawing lines: On the India-China 25th Special Representatives’ talks

task with

1 Appearance

Given the official duty, responsibility, or assignment to accomplish something

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #12
Drawing lines: On the India-China 25th Special Representatives’ talks

speed up

1 Appearance

Increased speed, rate of progress, or pace of growth

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #20
Core concerns: On the Indian economy, the road ahead

cut off

1 Appearance

Blocked, obstructed, or severed access or movement

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #10
Trial by fire: On fire accidents in West Bengal

lag behind

1 Appearance

Moves, grows, or develops more slowly than competitors or peers, falling backward in relative standing

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #17
Trial by fire: On fire accidents in West Bengal

amount to

1 Appearance

To be equal or equivalent to something in practical effect or significance

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #4
Due diligence: On surrogate advertising

follow through

1 Appearance

To continue an action, plan, or investigation until it is completed

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #7
Due diligence: On surrogate advertising

prop up

1 Appearance

To support, sustain, or keep something from failing

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #1
Due diligence: On surrogate advertising

bow to

1 Appearance

Yielding, submitting, or giving in to someone else’s demands, coercion, or authority

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #11
Time to push back: On India and the continuing U.S. pressure

diversify away from

1 Appearance

To shift purchases, investments, or dependencies away from a single source to several different suppliers

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #18
Time to push back: On India and the continuing U.S. pressure

lobby for

1 Appearance

Actively attempting to influence legislators or government officials to pass favorable policies or decisions

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #22
Time to push back: On India and the continuing U.S. pressure

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