Leading articles

Use each pair of phrases in a paragraph or sentence. The sentences don't need to connect with each other, but if you wish a bigger challenge you can use them all in a story or poem.

Under attack

Under a tack

Love affair

Love a fair

Upon arrival

Upon a rival

Checking account

Checking a count

Evening attire

Evening a tire

Return address

Return a dress

From the New York Times crossword puzzle "Leading Articles", November 7, 2010. (Wordplay, the Crossword Blog of the New York Times.)

At the time of this blog posting, you can see the full puzzle at Donald's Weblog, Leading Articles.