MISSING LINK LXV

Each pair or trio of words below shares a Missing Link - that is, its members have something in common, obvious or not. For example, RIVERS, NOSES, & VIOLINS can all have BRIDGES.

1. Fast..........Slow..........Bike
2. Tables..........Tail..........Phrase
3. Zero..........Value
4. Checkbook..........Tightrope walker
5. Dodge..........Debt..........Town
6. Jobs..........Mind..........Scenery
7. Lung..........Fist..........Curtain
8. Age..........Weight..........Income
9. Fuji..........Rome
10.. Pledge of Allegiance..........National Anthem

Answers:

1. Kinds of lanes
2. Things you can turn
3. Things that can be absolute
4. Both have to be balanced
5. Things to get out of
6. Things you change
7. Iron
8. Topics you never ask questions about
9. Kinds of apples
10. Things you stand up for