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carry(verb, hold, take, control, place)
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cherish(verb, take, keep, have)
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clasp(verb, hold, take, keep, restrain)
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cleave(verb, take, keep, have)
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clench(verb, take, keep, have)
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clinch(verb, take, keep, have)
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cling(verb, take, keep, delay)
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clutch(verb, hold, take, keep, maintain)
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cradle(verb, take, keep, have)
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dawdle(verb, hold, check, keep, block)
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dilly-dally(verb, hold, keep, block)
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discourage(verb, hold, keep, block)
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embrace(verb, take, keep, have)
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filibuster(verb, hold, keep, block)
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fondle(verb, take, keep, have)
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freeze to(expression, take, keep, have)
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grip(verb, hold, take, control, place)
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handle(verb, take, keep, have)
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hang on(expression, take, keep, have)
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hug(verb, take, keep, have)
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