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come to defense of(verb, expression, idiom, support)
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countenance(verb, support, develop, promote)
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defend(verb, support, help, show)
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elevate(verb, support, promote, encourage)
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exculpate(verb, support, favor, back)
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exonerate(verb, support, favor, back)
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explain(verb, support, favor, back)
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go to bat for(verb, expression, idiom, support, help)
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hoist(verb, support, promote, encourage)
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hold to(verb, expression, support, promote)
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pick up(verb, expression, support, increase)
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plead(verb, support, favor, back)
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prove a case(verb, expression, idiom, support)
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put in a good word(verb, expression, idiom, support)
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raise(verb, support, promote, encourage)
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rationalize(verb, support, favor, back)
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rear(verb, support, promote, encourage)
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ride shotgun for(verb, expression, idiom, support)
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say in defense(verb, expression, idiom, support)
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speak up for(verb, expression, idiom, support)
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