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cut short(expression, stop, close, end, complete)
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draw up(expression, stop, close, end, complete)
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drop anchor(expression, stop, close, end, complete)
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embarrass(verb, defeat, curb, distress)
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fetter(verb, check, delay, curb)
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forbid(verb, stop, restrain, halt)
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get in the way(verb, expression, idiom, check)
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hang up(verb, expression, stop, check, halt)
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hold at bay(expression, idiom, stop, close, end)
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hold off(verb, expression, stop, restrain, halt)
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intermit(verb, stop, close, end, complete)
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pull up(expression, stop, close, end, complete)
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punctuate(verb, stop, close, end, complete)
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put a cork in(expression, idiom, stop, close, end)
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puzzle(verb, prevent, hinder, confuse)
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rest(verb, stop, close, end, complete)
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restrict(verb, stop, restrain, halt)
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shackle(verb, curb, restrict, chain)
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stand still(expression, stop, close, end, complete)
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stem(verb, stop, close, end, complete)
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