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  • In their ..., the Beatles could sell out stadiums across the United States. (DAY)
    heyday
  • His team is at the ... of scientific research into vaccines. (FRONT)
    forefront
  • Although their artistic collaboration was certainly ..., it's impact continues to be felt. (LIVE)
    short-lived
  • It is recommended to prepare and submit your application in advance of the ... . (LINE)
    deadline
  • He peered through the ... to see if anybody was in the room. (KEY)
    keyhole
  • She is kind but ..., often forgetting appointments and birthdays. (MIND)
    absent-minded
  • I felt absolutely ... when I received the news of his passing away. (BREAK)
    heartbroken
  • In 1969 humans achieved the ... goal of actually landing on the moon. (WAIT)
    long-awaited
  • I don't believe there's any such thing as a ... system for making money. (PROOF)
    foolproof
  • The historic building was demolished before a crowd of nearly 200 ... . (LOOK)
    onlookers
  • It’s been our ... policy not to allow pets at the hotel and we don't intend to change it soon. (STAND)
    long-standing
  • She sat there in silence, flicking through a battered old ..., looking for the quote. (BACK)
    paperback / hardback
  • The Belridge School, after receiving a financial ..., purchased computers for all students and teachers. (FALL)
    windfall
  • The discovery of penicillin was a ... in the history of medicine. (WATER)
    watershed
  • The government hopes the extra funding will help produce elite ... athletes. (CLASS)
    world-class
  • This mountainous, winding path is not for the ..., but stunning destination makes it all worth it. (FAINT)
    faint-hearted
  • Workplace mediation is a very ... process, but it can be worth it for all parties. (CONSUME)
    time-consuming
  • I ... agree with you, but it's the director that we have to convince. (HEART)
    whole-heartedly