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confront(verb, meet, oppose, fight, struggle)
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contend against
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contend with(verb, expression, challenge, match, contend)
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controvert(verb, meet, oppose, fight, struggle)
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cooperate(verb, play, join, aid, perform)
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cope with(verb, phrasal verb, contention)
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correspond(meet, touch, match, equal, near)
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cross(fight, defend, contend)
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debate
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defend(fight, contend, vie)
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ditto(verb, match, imitate, outdo, mirror)
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do like(verb, expression, challenge, match, contend)
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drive(verb, work, struggle, try, seek)
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drive for(verb, expression, work, attack, struggle)
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duel(fight, defend, contend, vie)
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endeavor(verb, work, attack, struggle, try)
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engage(verb, play, join, aid, fight)
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engage in(verb, expression, play, join, aid)
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enter into(verb, expression, play, join, aid)
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