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cross swords(expression, meet, attack, fight)
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defy(stop, attack, maintain, oppose)
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hinder(stop, attack, maintain, oppose)
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prevent(stop, hold, attack, maintain)
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spat(noun, trouble, oppose, fight)
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thwart(stop, attack, maintain, oppose)
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tiff(noun, meet, attack, fight)
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antagonize(stop, attack, maintain, oppose)
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attempt(noun, work, meet, play)
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avert(hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
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bandy(play, fight, dispute, challenge)
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be in the running(play, fight, challenge, face)
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bid(play, fight, challenge, face)
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break with(expression, oppose, fight, dispute)
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bulwark(hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
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cherish(hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
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confront(stop, meet, attack, maintain)
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conserve(hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
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contend with(expression, attack, combat)
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controvert(meet, attack, oppose, fight)
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