2
care for(verb, expression, feed, nurture, tend)
2
carry(verb, hold, take, keep, maintain)
2
clench(verb, take, keep, stay, have)
2
clinch(verb, hold, take, keep, press)
2
contain(verb, take, keep, stay, have)
2
cosset(verb, shake, jog, caress, jiggle)
2
creel(noun, box, receptacle, hamper, bag)
2
crutch(verb, hold, maintain, stay, bear)
2
dandle(verb, shake, jog, caress, jiggle)
2
derivation(noun, cause, beginning, foundation, basis)
2
enfold(verb, hold, keep, press, grasp)
2
even
2
fatherland
2
groundwork(noun, base, preparation, station, headquarters)
2
hang on(expression, take, keep, stay, have)
2
hold up(verb, expression, hold, maintain, stay)
2
house(noun, place, spot, base, location)
2
inauguration(noun, beginning)
2
keep close(expression, take, keep, stay, have)
2
keep up(verb, expression, hold, maintain, stay)
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