Right from the __, the film was clearly never going to make it onto the big screen. Firstly, the plot touched on excessively controversial topics. Then, on the first day of shooting, the lead fell seriously ill. Other problems followed...

This is a ___ to the cleaning crew: you do an amazing yet totally unappreciated job. It's time you got some well-deserved credit.

I know I haven't been in touch for a while, but I though I would give you an __ on how things are coming along.

The project didn't go quite as we expected. We suffered some major __ at critical stages of the process. But all things said and done, despite the obstacles, it worked out ok in the end.

You've been working overtime for a few weeks and haven't had enough free time to recharge your batteries. As you quietly lose the will to live, you realise you are suffering from __

Another word for "disadvantage" is...

We were worried that Jack would walk in on us getting his surprise birthday ready, so I asked Jane to be ___

It's impossible to tell how bad the __ is going to be once the far-right start having enough power to implement policies.

When your house has been burgaled, you have had a ___

Another word for "babies" or "children" that can apply to humans, but also animals

The government have finally decided to act in response to the increase in the road injuries and there is going to be a severe __ on dangerous driving.

It was an insanely close and exciting match. The __ was a win for Nadal.