Complete the gaps with an appropriate word

1. I was a long way [ ] home but I didn't feel homesick.
2. On their [ ] home they picked up Stella from school.
3. She has a very special relationship [ ] her parents.
4. The Prime Minister will return from his trip earlier [ ] expected.
5. The theatre is open every day [ ] for Sunday.
6. Even [ ] he was tired, he insisted on driving us to the airport.
7. She is doing research on the relationship [ ] children and their pets.
8. My journey to work [ ] about 20 minutes.
9. The creative writing course, [ ] was established only two years ago, remains the most popular course in the university.
10. She promised to help us with the preparations as [ ] as we didn't stay up until late.