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run interference for(expression, idiom, support, take, promote)
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sanction(verb, support, favor, approve)
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say so(expression, support, take, promote, encourage)
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side(verb, support, take, promote, encourage)
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side with(verb, expression, support, hold, help)
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spread around(expression, support, take, promote, encourage)
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stand behind(verb, expression, support, hold, help)
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stonewall(verb, support, cover, show, keep)
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stump for(verb, expression, support, take, promote)
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take on(verb, expression, state, charge, maintain)
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tout(verb, support, take, promote, encourage)
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underwrite(verb, support, keep, maintain, praise)
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urge(verb, support, state, take, charge)
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verify(verb, support, hold, help, keep)
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abet(verb, support, hold, help, keep)
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accept(verb, support, persuade, adopt)
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advocate belief(verb, expression, hold, help, establish)
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agree with(verb, expression, hold, help, establish)
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attest(verb, support, state, hold, press)
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authorize(verb, support, praise, favor)
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