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assumption(noun, support, action, suggestion)
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author(noun, cause, reason, element)
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authority(noun, support, action, cause)
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axiom(noun, support, action, suggestion)
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backbone(noun, support, action, beginning)
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backing(noun, support, action, beginning)
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bedrock(noun, support, action, cause, reason)
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center(noun, support, action, beginning)
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chief ingredient(noun, expression, support, action)
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core(noun, support, action, beginning)
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creator(noun, cause, influence, reason)
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crux(noun, support, action, beginning)
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essence(noun, support, action, beginning)
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essential(noun, support, action, beginning)
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evidence(noun, support, action, cause, reason)
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excuse(noun, cause, reason, call)
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explanation(noun, support, action, cause, reason)
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footing(noun, support, action, cause, reason)
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foundation(noun, cause, reason, call)
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fundamental(noun, adjective, support, action)
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