saving grace - I hate this flat. Its only ___ is that it's near the city centre., an unrivalled collection - The museum boasts ___ of exquisite furniture and artefacts., common knowledge - It's ___ that a child who misses a meal can't concentrate in school., daunting task - Ann was faced with the ___ of learning the whole script in a few days., a downright lie - This is a ___, there have been no real studies that have been able to prove this., a passing reference - The governor made only  ___ to the problem of unemployment., widespread criticism - The ousting of the president has drawn ___ across Latin America and the wider world., a derelict building - The Fire and Rescue Service attended a serious fire at ___ in Hastings overnight., rampant inflation - The country has endured ____ and critical food and fuel shortages., a harrowing experience - All three players survived, but it was ____ for the team and coaching staff., formative years - Her ___ in a small town shaped her strong sense of community and compassion., burning question - The ____ after the town hall meeting was how the new policy would affect local businesses. , illegible handwriting - My teacher returned my essay with a note that said my ___ made it impossible to check the essay., forwarding address - If I may ask, please send me your ___., pristine condition - The antique car, though decades old, was kept in ____ by its owner., a nodding acquaintance - I know that he has ____ with the subject., unenviable reputation - His ___ in the office stemmed from constant tardiness., a prolific writer - She was also ___ and an expert on butterflies., downright refusal - His ___ to pay the fine meant he was arrested., a going concern - The receivers will always prefer to sell a business as ____.,

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