Fill in the blanks using the following expressions
1. achieved
2. separated
3. waning
4. excelled
5. in the face of

1. Demand for the product shows no signs of ___.
2. A number of our past students have ___ political renown.
3. She has always ___ in foreign languages.
4. The campaign continued ___ great opposition.
5. As previously reported, the couple ___ in May.

The answer key
1. waning
2. achieved
3. excelled
4. in the face of
5. separated

Can you use the following expressions in your sentences?

i. demand is waning
ii. achieve renown
iii. excel in a language
iv. in the face of opposition
v. the separation of the couple