Match the word in column A with the word in column B to form a reasonable phrasal verb. Make sure to use the correct form of the words, not all words needed to be used. 1. The speaker …………………… statistic after statistic, overwhelming the audience rather than persuading them. 2. Despite early setbacks, the researchers chose …………………… with the trial, citing preliminary successes. 3. The entire initiative ………………… within weeks due to poor planning and lack of funding. 4. She managed …………………… the regulation by exploiting a legal loophole. 5. His calm exterior belied the anger slowly ………………… inside