The speaker showed some ...... lapses in concentration, but he still managed to finish his speech.

There has been a ...... breakdown in communication which lasted about two or three seconds. The screen froze for a moment as well.

Have a seat please. Mr Brown will be with you ...... .

The merger will go down in history as a ...... event which made it possible for both the partners to reach their targets quickly and efficiently.

Following the 2009 global financial downturn, the monetary markets have gained ...... all over the world.