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Phrasal Verbs Using 'Around', 'Over', & 'Along' - Discussing, Persuading, or Searching (Around)

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Phrasal Verbs With 'Around', 'Over', & 'Along'

to gather information by asking various people

Ex: She asked around to gather information about potential job opportunities in the city .
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to discuss different ways to handle a plan or idea

Ex: Let's bat the proposal around during the meeting.
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to persuade someone to agree with one's point of view

Ex: The group resisted the change, but the leader's effective communication brought them around.
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to make phone calls to several people, particularly to receive information

Ex: She called around to book a reservation for the anniversary dinner .
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to completely change one's decision or opinion

Ex: The public opinion has started to come around on the issue of climate change .
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to find information about someone or something through extensive research or investigation

Ex: They dug around the internet for reviews before buying the product .
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to persuade someone or something to agree to what one wants, often by doing things they like

Ex: The charity organization is skilled at getting around donors and securing contributions .
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to discuss or consider something in an informal and casual manner

Ex: Let's kick some ideas around during our meeting.
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to try to find something, particularly information

Ex: He nosed around the garage , searching for his missing tools .
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to call multiple people or places, typically to gather specific information

Ex: He phoned round his colleagues to gauge interest in the new project idea.
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to compare the prices or quality of goods or services from different suppliers or stores before making a purchase

Ex: The family is currently shopping around for a new home in the area .
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to discuss a topic in a vague manner, avoiding the main or crucial points

Ex: The speaker spent the entire lecture talking around the main thesis without providing clear evidence .
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Phrasal Verbs Using 'Around', 'Over', & 'Along'
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