Use one of the words or phrases below to complete each of these sentences from news reports.
Note that you may have to change the form of a word to complete the sentence correctly.
to beat the bulge / rigorous / workout / incentive / up for grabs
1.
In his younger days, close associates often complained of the president's schedule, which began with a ________ in the gym or a game of squash.
2.
A Subway operator, Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT), is marking the anniversary with giveaways. One year's free Subway travel will be __________, along with free ticket offers for 115 other Subway users.
3.
The army, the police, local politicians and the insurgents are all believed to make significant money from the rampant smuggling of everything from drugs, to people, to diesel fuel, in this border region. There seems little _________ to risk bold initiatives that might end the fighting.
4.
____________ is for some a full-time preoccupation. The quest to reach the desired size and shape can seem never-ending. There are all manner of diets, exercises creams and massages on offer to try to make the job easier.
5.
Recruits needed to pass a __________ six-week training course before they could wear the coveted Green Beret.
