232 entries under maintain topic. ×

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countenance(verb, support, hold, take, help)
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sanction(verb, support, take, help, accept)
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underwrite(verb, support, take, keep)
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foster(verb, support, hold, help, advance)
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approve(verb, support, hold, take, help)
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confirm(verb, support, help, show, accept)
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fund(noun, verb, support, help, give)
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defend(verb, support, hold, take, help)
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favor(verb, support, take, help, give)
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substantiate(verb, support, hold, help, show)
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back up(noun, verb, expression, phrasal verb, support)
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boost(verb, support, hold, take, help)
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recommend(verb, support, take, help, accept)
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side with(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, hold)
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affirm(verb, support, hold, show, accept)
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certify(verb, support, show, accept)
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espouse(verb, support, help, advance)
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stand behind(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, hold)
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stand by(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, hold)
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stand up for(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, support)
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