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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...
outset
"A ___ occurs when one company makes a successful bid to assume control of or acquire another. ... [They] are also commonly done through the merger and acquisition process" (From Investopedia)
takeover
We are living revolutionary times when it comes to science. Every day a new discovery or __ is made.
breakthrough
As a result of the financial loss the company experienced, many __ were made to reduce costs of upkeep. This meant no __ had to be made and people could at least keep their jobs.
cutbacks, layoffs
Another word for "babies" or "children" that can apply to humans, but also animals
offspring
With the recession reaching its worst, we can see a __ in the housing market as peopl can longer afford to take on mortgages.
downturn
I wrote an essay last week, and I failed. But the teacher forgot to add her __, so I don't really know or understand what went wrong.
feedback
Another word for "result" is
outcome
The company did what they could to keep the accusations of corruption out of the public eye: they tried every __ they could think of to hide their crimes. But it all fell to pieces in the end.
cover-up
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.
setbacks
The stress of working in triage was too much for him. After the pressure culminated in a rather upsetting __, he resigned his post saying he just wasn't cut out for this line of work.
breakdown
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.
update
The party was an overwhelming success. Jack had the time of his life. It was such a good __, as well, because word had got out to his old school friends and they rocked up too..
turnout
The concert was ruined. I mean, it was open air, and suddenly the heavens opened and we were drenched in the worst __ you can imagine.
downpour
It's impossible to tell how bad the __ is going to be once the far-right start having enough power to implement policies.
fallout
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.
crackdown
Another word for "disadvantage" is...
drawback
I'm not liking what the weather ___ is for the following days. Rain, rain, and more rain.
outlook
We were worried that Jack would walk in on us getting his surprise birthday ready, so I asked Jane to be ___
lookout
This is a ___ to the cleaning crew: you do an amazing yet totally unappreciated job. It's time you got some well-deserved credit.
shout-out
200 quid for a T-shirt? And it hasn't even been signed by Dave Grohl? What a complete __ !
rip-off
It was an insanely close and exciting match. The __ was a win for Nadal.
outcome
He thought it was his image that was holding him back in showbiz, so he tried a ___
makeover
My uncle is a war vet. What people don't realise is that many war survivors have awful PTSD. My uncle keeps getting these ___ where he relives the moment his entire squad was ambushed and killed.
flashbacks
The economic ___ meant that many companies made less profit
downturn
She didn't finish her studies; she's a high-school ___
dropout
After one successul album, the band kind of dropped off the map. But after a ten-year hiatus, they made a massively successful __
comeback
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 __
burnout
check up on someone; Give somone a __
check-up
When your house has been burgaled, you have had a ___
break-in
Your team has been doing SO well throughout the tournament, but come the final, they play so disappointingly the match is a __
letdown
When a virus escapes the confines of a region we talk about ___
outbreaks
If ten people *break out* of prison together there has a been a mass____
breakout
If you were *brought up* by nice parents you had a happy __
upbringing
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