Their parents only stayed together .... the sake of the children.

You should have come with us last night - we .... a real blast!

Long hair for men was all the .... in the 70s.

In our digital age, it takes less time for new words and phrases to .... traction than it did in the past.

They lost their .... in the dark.

Hard work is the .... to success.

The West made impressive .... in improving energy efficiency after the huge rises in oil prices during the 70s.

As long as the UN soldiers were present, the city was regarded as a safe .... for the refugees.

I'd rather go to a jazz concert - I'm afraid opera isn't really my ....

What is the synonym of "tranquil"?

The new dress code is high on my .... to discuss with the principal.

The president has been apprised .... the situation.

Young children have quite short attention ....

She was so engrossed .... the book that she forgot the cookies in the oven.

David’s decision to drop out of school to write plays .... counter to his parent’s expectations.

She majored ..... earth sciences at Arizona State.

I was so embarrassed that I was at a .... for words

I was about to drop a huge tray of dishes when Brad came to my ....

Ireland .... beautiful beaches, great restaurants, and friendly locals.

I tried to take in what he was saying about nuclear fusion, but most of it went over my ....

That new guy is great – he’s .... wonders for the company.

You should .... yourself to your learning

.... the interests of safety, please do not smoke.

I try to keep .... of any developments.

She has ....-cut evidence that the company cheated her.

This job enables me to gain a .... salary

She tried to .... my confidence by telling me that I had a special talent.

Two weeks before an exam it's always panic ..... as I realize how much I still have to do.

I'd like to start the speech by .... a few rumours that have been spreading recently.

There was no silver .... that could have prevented the atrocities.