Markus 23rd August

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Across
  1. 3. The idea that even a bad situation may contain something positive.
  2. 5. To change the rules or criteria unfairly after something has already begun.
  3. 8. To do extra work because somebody else has failed to do their share.
  4. 9. Someone whose extreme commitment to a belief makes them intolerant of opposing views.
  5. 13. To force yourself to do something difficult or unpleasant that can no longer be avoided.
  6. 14. Medicines commonly prescribed to reduce cholesterol levels.
  7. 16. Arranged according to different levels of rank, status or authority.
  8. 17. Presented as larger, better, worse or more important than it really is.
  9. 18. Excessively enthusiastic or eager, often to an irritating or unreasonable degree.
  10. 19. Used to say that absolutely nothing could persuade you to do something.
  11. 20. A fatty substance in the blood whose levels may affect cardiovascular health.
Down
  1. 1. There were already clear signs that something bad or unsuccessful was going to happen.
  2. 2. A system characterised by administrative procedures, officials and often extensive paperwork.
  3. 4. The total income received by a business before costs are deducted.
  4. 6. To treat a claim sceptically rather than accepting it completely.
  5. 7. An estimate of how much a company, asset or investment is worth.
  6. 10. To speak convincingly about doing something, without necessarily proving you can actually do it.
  7. 11. Based on the possibility of future profit or success rather than something certain.
  8. 12. To leave an organisation or situation because you expect trouble.
  9. 15. Something that initially seems bad but later proves beneficial.