an important argument that is intended to end a disagreement that has existed for a long time e.g. The president is preparing for a ________ with his advisers over his plans to reform the economy.

a situation in which a lot of changes are made e.g. There's been a big _______ at work. They've fired six managers and introduced new working practices.

something used for support if the main one fails e.g. At the end of a day's writing, I send a copy of my work to myself by email as a _______.

a set of clothes worn together e.g. She bought a new _______ for the wedding.

new and successful development e.g. There have been great _______s in organ transplants in the last 20 years.

a situation in which something is prevented from happening for a short time e.g. Sorry I'm late. There was a _______ on the motorway.

getting control of a newspaper by buying most of its shares e.g. Business sections of newspapers are full of company mergers and _______s.

The sudden start of something unpleasant, especially violence or a disease e.g. ________s of rain are expected in the afternoon.

what is expected to happen in the future e.g. The _______ for tomorrow's weather is bleak, I'm afraid.

the final result of an election, or negotiations, when nobody knows what to expect e.g. We are all waiting for the _______ of the meeting.

information obtained from the internet, usually free e.g. For free _______s, click here.

failure or ruin following success e.g. She had a great career, but hard drugs were her _______.

a meal you buy in a restaurant to eat at home e.g. Shall we eat out or get a _______?