Recent 12 Months Editorial Phrasal Verbs

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

Influenced, shaped, or guided by a particular fact, principle, or situation

The act of withdrawing, removing, or terminating access to a service, product, or resource

To reach the same standard, pace, or level as another group that was previously ahead

Conforming strictly to, adhering closely to, or following a belief or principle

Dispensed, imposed, or inflicted (punishment, suffering, or unjust treatment)

Increasing the size, capacity, or output of an operation or project

Increasing the level, speed, or volume of an activity substantially

Reduced the size, extent, workforce, or amount of an organization or activity

Explains something in clear, detailed, and unmistakable terms

Firmly fixed or bound in place so as to move in exact coordination with something else