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| protect(verb, activity, support, close, fix) | |
| guard(verb, activity, support, stop, close) | |
| shield(noun, verb, support, close, fix) | |
| support(verb, action, take, help, fix) | |
| uphold(verb, support, state, hold, take) | |
| justify(verb, support, state, action, hold) | |
| maintain(verb, support, state, hold, help) | |
| back(verb, support, action, hold, take) | |
| champion(verb, support, hold, take, help) | |
| advocate(verb, support, action, hold, show) | |
| vindicate(verb, support, state, hold, take) | |
| assert(verb, support, state, action, hold) | |
| warrant(verb, support, state, charge, show) | |
| explain(verb, support, show, present, maintain) | |
| rationalize(verb, support, show, maintain, favor) | |
| argue(verb, support, state, hold, charge) | |
| contend(verb, support, state, hold, press) | |
| stand by(noun, verb, expression, phrasal verb, support) | |
| exonerate(verb, support, action, show, maintain) | |
| hold(verb, state, take, help, charge) |
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