There are a number of preposition words that change the meaning of a phrase when used with a particular word. For example, you can use Grieve with different prepositions, and you will get a different meaning every time. You can see the examples below:

1. Grieve for

Grieve for(person)

Example: She was extremely grieved for Mahesh.

2. Grieve at

Grieve at (event)

Example: Everyone was grieved at the death of Rajeev Gandhi.

3. Grieve over

Grieve over (thing)

Example: She grieved over my unfortunate loss.

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‘Dwell at/in/upon/among’

Close to/with/down/out

Phrase with LOOK

Phrase with Break

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