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go to bat for(verb, expression, idiom, support, hold)
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go with(verb, expression, support, take, promote)
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justify(verb, support, hold, take, help)
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keep up(expression, hold, take, help, maintain)
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legitimize(support, favor, explain, substantiate)
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plead for(expression, support, hold, take, help)
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praise(verb, support, accept, favor, respect)
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push(verb, support, take, develop, press)
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stand up for(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, support)
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stick by(verb, expression, support, hold, help)
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stick up for(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, support)
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stump for(verb, expression, support, take, accept)
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vindicate(verb, support, take, maintain, promote)
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absolve(support, favor, explain, substantiate)
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accredit(verb, support, accept, praise, favor)
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acquit(support, favor, explain, substantiate)
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advocate belief(verb, expression, hold, help, establish)
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agree with(verb, expression, hold, help, agree)
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alibi(support, favor, explain, substantiate)
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assert(support, favor, explain, substantiate)
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