Verbs
to t...( an election, an attack, a reaction)
trigger
e...(to fix the .../ the run-up to the...)
election
to take...
take things in your stride
to stab...
in the back
to t...on stress
thrive
to d... (the area, the economy, a person)
devastate
v...(a narrow..., a stunning..., a hollow ...)
victory
to put
your foot down
to play
a devil's advocate
to go...
downhill
to b... (the economy, self-esteem, growth)
boost
f...(a prominent ..., a hate ..., a divisive ...)
figure
to set
your hear on it
spread
like wildfire
a c...- ...
community
to u... (transformation, surgery, changes)
undergo
p...( to carry out/conduct a ...)
poll
to be...
rolling in money
He never
lifts a finger
to s...o...
single out
to u...(the relationship, health...)
undermine
c...(to reach, establish, a broad...)
consensus
He can be ...
very hard work.
not to
mince one's words
to c... ... ...
crack down on