1
returns(verb, defends)
1
safeguards(verb, defends)
1
saves(verb, defends)
1
screens(verb, defends)
1
secures(verb, defends)
1
shelters(verb, defends)
1
shields(verb, defends)
1
shrinks(verb, avoids)
1
sidesteps(verb, avoids)
1
skips(verb, avoids)
1
supports(verb, defends)
1
sustains(verb, defends)
1
upholds(verb, defends)
0
annuls
0
baulks
0
blocks
0
debars
0
eliminates
0
excludes
0
foils
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