It is notoriously difficult to REACH A _____ in multilateral organisations where each country has competing national interests.

Leaking confidential negotiation details to the press is a well-known tactic used to ___CONSENSUS among rival factions.

The territorial ______ between the two countries has been referred to the International Court of Justice for arbitration.

Several backbenchers refused to _______ on the controversial trade agreement, forcing the prime minister to seek cross-party support.

The whistleblower who _____THE BRIBERY SCANDAL was placed under a witness protection programme due to threats against her life.

In the party’s leadership contest, the least popular candidate was _____OFF in each round until only two contenders remained.

The controversial delegate was VOTED _____the committee after a motion of no confidence was passed by a two-thirds majority.

The auditor was _____  in examining every line of the defence budget, uncovering several irregularities.

An investigative journalist managed to EXPOSED A ___ involving a multinational corporation and several government officials.

The foreign policy doctrine was built on a LIVE AND____ philosophy, prioritising non-interference in the internal affairs of sovereign states.

Despite widespread campaigning, ___TURNOUT in the European Parliament elections remained disappointingly low at just 42%.

The embassy conducted informal meetings with local business leaders to _________the potential impact of the proposed sanctions.