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occupy thoughts(verb, expression, settle, establish, put)
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perpend(verb, study, mean, consider, mind)
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peruse(verb, study, consider, settle, establish)
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pour it on(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, settle)
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purpose(verb, mean, consider, plan, design)
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put mind to(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, settle)
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refresh memory(verb, expression, get, recall, recognize)
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relive(verb, get, recall, recognize, remember)
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retain(verb, hold, get, maintain, recall)
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revoke(verb, get, recall, recognize, remember)
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revolve(verb, consider, plan, examine, figure)
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rivet(verb, settle, establish, put, think)
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ruminate over
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scrutinize(verb, settle, establish, put, think)
2
set(verb, settle, establish, put, think)
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speculate(verb, mean, consider, examine, figure)
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summon up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, get, recall)
2
think(verb, study, consider, plan, mind)
2
think hard(verb, expression, settle, establish, put)
2
turn over(verb, expression, phrasal verb, consider, delay)
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