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race(noun, event, run, fight)
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rival(meet, oppose, play, fight)
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strive(support, work, force, meet)
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argue(support, force, meet, run)
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brawl(noun, trouble, disturb, oppose)
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campaign(noun, attempt, battle, stump)
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controvert(meet, consider, oppose, fight)
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duel(noun, action, meet, check)
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feud(noun, oppose, fight, dispute)
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refute(consider, oppose, return, dispute)
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resist(support, take, force, meet)
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vie(meet, run, oppose, play)
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withstand(support, force, meet, check)
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hassle(noun, support, action, trouble)
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buck(support, take, force, check)
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doubt(dispute, challenge, question, argue)
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scramble(noun, battle, contention, warfare)
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scuffle(noun, action, meet, attack)
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tilt(noun, meet, attack, event)
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argue against(expression, phrasal verb, challenge, disprove)
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