95 entries under retain topic. ×

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squeeze(verb, take, keep, continue, stay)
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stave off(expression, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
2
take in(expression, support, hold, maintain, promote)
2
ward off(expression, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
2
watch(verb, hold, keep, maintain, oppose)
2
welcome(verb, keep, store, save, receive)
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withstand(verb, support, hold, take, maintain)
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war(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
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be near to(verb, keep, store, save, welcome)
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bear hug(verb, expression, keep, store, save)
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believe(verb, hold, maintain, assume, want)
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bulwark(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
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enbosom(verb, keep, store, save, welcome)
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enfold(verb, keep, store, save, welcome)
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envelop(verb, keep, store, save, welcome)
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fold in arms(verb, expression, idiom, keep, store)
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follow closely(verb, expression, keep, store, save)
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grasp(verb, hold, keep, continue, store)
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hold close(verb, expression, keep, store, save)
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hold onto(verb, expression, keep, store, save)
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