1. That style of dress was once considered to be a ________ but now it is coming back into fashion.

2. I've seen her act in many films but never live ________ stage.

3. This project has only just been started and is in its ________ stages at the moment.

4. If I were you I would certainly accept the offer. If you ask for any more you're just ________ your luck.

5. Her ability to ________ facts and figures quickly was the main reason for her rapid rise in the business.

6. From childhood she has been stage ________ and was delighted when she got her first major part in the play at the national theatre.

7. You don't have to pay for it all at once as you can buy it in ________ stages.

8. A ________ customer will always return to the same firm and buy again.

9. After a lot of discussion we decided to hire a professional to ________ us.

10. After a great deal of discussion a ________ was eventually found, which seemed to be what was wanted.