I prefer this newspaper because it covers the most ____ news stories
current/topical
He mixes his ______ ideas with those of years gone by
contemporary/current/topical
The exhibition contains faded photos reminding us of _____ era
bygone
On New Year's Day, people often stop and reflect on all that happened in the ____ year
preceding
There will always be people who resist change and want to maintain the ____
st.quo
In _____, and with the benefit of hindsight, it is clear that this was a bad decision
retrospect
In previous years, the library was always very busy, but our _____ students seem to prefer to study in the privacy of their own room
current
The ____ effect of the war was a breakdown in law and order on the streets
immediate