If they win, it'll c____ a lot of e______ around here!
cause a lot of excitement
The senator was implicated in a p___ a_______, but he vehemently refused any involvement.
plot against
The president decided to w_____ from the t____ on climate change that so many other countries have signed.
withdraw from the treaty
Scientists say they've had a major b_______ in the fight against diabetes.
breakthrough
The president caused c______ yesterday with a tweet about women's rights.
controversy
Did you see that a c___-u__ has been exposed at the hospital?
cover-up
He shouldn't have made such an o_______ c_____ online.
offensive comment
Even under intense questioning, the diplomat did not b________ a w______ about the classified information.
breathe a word
Do you think Manchester City will g____ t____ to the s___-f_____?
get through to the semi-finals
There's been m____ c____ of it on the news.
massive coverage
I think a lot of young people being fed up with the unemployment rate was a c_____ f____ to trigger the riots.
contributing factor
It certainly c_____ a lot of o______ among the public.
caused a lot of outrage
The president has c____ c_____ again.
caused controversy
I know we only voted last year, but I think a new vote would be w_____ w_____ by the public.
widely welcomed
What do you think t_____ the r____ on the street this weekend?
triggered the riots