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go for the jugular(verb, idiom, work, oppose)
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go to war(verb, idiom, meet, attack)
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guard against(hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
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hash over(consider, dispute, review, deliberate)
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have at(verb, phrasal verb, oppose, fight)
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have words(verb, idiom, oppose, fight)
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hold at bay(idiom, hold, maintain, oppose)
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hold out(verb, phrasal verb, yield, urge)
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jockey for position(verb, idiom, oppose, play)
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jump on(verb, phrasal verb, state, maintain)
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keep safe(hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
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knock around(consider, dispute, review, deliberate)
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knock oneself out(verb, idiom, phrasal verb, work)
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pit oneself against(play, fight, manage, endure)
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provide sanctuary(hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
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put forth(verb, phrasal verb, support, maintain)
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put forward(verb, phrasal verb, state, press)
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put in opposition(idiom, oppose)
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put up a fight(verb, idiom, stop, attack)
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repel danger(hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
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