Phrasal Verbs — Multiple Choice (C1)

The new evidence ___ the defendant's original claim.

In her speech, she ___ her thirty years of experience in the field.

The new manager struggled to ___ the high standards set by her predecessor.

After the dispute, the bank agreed to ___ the outstanding debt.

His unusual behaviour ___ serious concerns among his colleagues.

This theory perfectly ___ the evidence found in the recent study.

The government has pledged to ___ a significant budget for environmental research.

She refused to ___ from her position despite considerable pressure from the board.

The painkillers took a while to ___, but she eventually felt better.

The investigation failed to ___ the exact cause of the accident.

The researchers ___ previous work in the field to develop their new hypothesis.

Despite her nerves, she knew she could ___ her years of training if necessary.

The CEO decided to ___ announcing the merger until the market conditions improved.

The report attempts to ___ the sharp rise in consumer prices.

During the financial crisis, the company ___ considerable debt.