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narrowing
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narrowing gap
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narrows
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neutralize(verb, stop, hold, control, reduce)
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nip in the bud(verb, expression, idiom, stop, hold)
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objection
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obstipation
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obviate(verb, stop, hold, control, reduce)
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offset(verb, block, delay, curb, prevent)
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one small difficulty(expression, idiom)
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opposition
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overcrowding(noun, blockage, overpopulation, congestion, overloading)
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pause(noun, verb, stop, hold, control)
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play for time(verb, expression, idiom, stop, hold)
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plug(hinder, hindrance)
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preclude(verb, stop, hold, control, reduce)
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prevent(verb, stop, hold, control, reduce)
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prohibit(verb, block, delay, curb, prevent)
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puckering
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pursing
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