9
hold(verb, keep, maintain, follow, have)
7
retain(verb, hold, keep, maintain, have)
6
adhere(verb, hold, follow, stick, grasp)
6
clutch(verb, hold, keep, maintain, have)
6
hang
5
cohere
5
receive(verb, keep, love, store, save)
4
hold tight
4
cherish(verb, hold, keep, honor, maintain)
4
cleave(verb, stick, grasp, seize, grip)
4
fasten(verb, hold, stick, grasp, grip)
4
keep(verb, hold, maintain, have, grasp)
4
nurse(verb, hold, keep, love, honor)
3
clasp(verb, hold, keep, love, honor)
3
collect(verb, cooperate, together, collaborate)
3
consolidate(verb, cooperate, together, collaborate)
3
divide arbitrarily(verb, cooperate, together, collaborate)
3
embrace(verb, hold, keep, love, honor)
3
foster(verb, hold, love, honor, maintain)
3
gather together(verb, cooperate, together, collaborate)
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