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support(noun, verb)
3
back
3
indorse
2
contend
2
endorse
2
plump for
2
prevent
1
action
1
activity
1
advocate
1
argue
1
assure
1
excuse
1
fight
1
guard
1
hide
1
keep
1
military
1
plunk for
1
protection
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