He is copping out of his responsibilities.

He always cops out when things get tough.

She has grown out of her old clothes.

She cried out for help when she saw the fire.

She was crying out for help.

She cried out in pain when she stubbed her toe.

He is hitting out at his critics.

He hits out at his opponents during the game.

She hands out flyers to promote the event.

She handed out flyers to promote the event.