105 entries under grounds topic. ×

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aim(noun, cause, reason, object, matter)
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apologia(noun, cause, reason, approval, argument)
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apology(noun, cause, reason, approval, argument)
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author(noun, cause, influence, reason, matter)
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brass tacks(noun, expression, law, substance, experience)
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creator(noun, cause, influence, reason, matter)
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defense(noun, cause, reason, approval, argument)
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genesis(noun, cause, start, top, reason)
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inducement(noun, cause, reason, object, base)
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nuts and bolts(noun, expression, idiom, substance, idea)
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object(noun, cause, reason, matter, source)
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philosophy(noun, concept, understanding, plan, position)
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pretext(noun, cause, reason, base, call)
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producer(noun, cause, influence, reason, matter)
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purpose(noun, cause, reason, object, matter)
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rationalization(noun, cause, reason, approval, argument)
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song and dance(noun, expression, idiom, cause, reason)
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story(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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vindication(noun, cause, reason, approval, argument)
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whatfor(noun, cause, reason, approval, argument)
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