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For decades, the United States HOLD S____ over international trade negotiations, setting the agenda that other nations followed.
hold sway
Before entering coalition talks, each party must clarify its S___ on defence spending and immigration policy
stance
Although smaller economies struggle to __ SWAY in the G20, strategic alliances can amplify their influence considerably.
hold sway
The newly elected government has pledged to introduce _____ that would replace the first-past-the-post system with proportional representation.
electoral reform
International observers urged the transitional authority to prioritise ________before scheduling the next general election.
electoral reform
Any attempt to COVER ___ in today’s media landscape is almost certain to backfire, as investigative journalists rarely let such stories go.
cover up a scandal
The foreign minister’s firm ___NCE on sanctions against the regime drew both praise and criticism from neighbouring states.
stance
Several backbenchers refused to _______ on the controversial trade agreement, forcing the prime minister to seek cross-party support.
toe the party line
In authoritarian regimes, diplomats are expected to TOE______ without question during international summits.
toe the party line
Despite widespread campaigning, ___TURNOUT in the European Parliament elections remained disappointingly low at just 42%.
voter turnout
The leaked documents revealed that senior officials had attempted to __UP A SCANDAL involving the misuse of development aid funds.
cover up a scandal
The election resulted in ________, forcing the two largest parties into weeks of tense coalition negotiations.
a hung parliament
Political analysts argue that VOTER T___ tends to increase when citizens feel the outcome will directly affect their daily lives.
voter turnout
__________ can lead to political instability, but it can also encourage compromise and more representative policymaking.
A hung parliament
The territorial ______ between the two countries has been referred to the International Court of Justice for arbitration.
dispute
After the devastating economic sanctions, the country managed to BOUNCE _____by diversifying its export markets and investing in technology.
bounce back
