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ward off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, hold, maintain)
2
withstand(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
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care for(expression, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
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consolidate(verb, support, place, set, secure)
1
foster(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
1
gird(verb, support, secure, strengthen)
1
hold(verb, maintain, oppose, secure, resist)
1
look after(expression, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
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maintain(verb, hold, oppose, secure)
1
nourish(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
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prepare(verb, support, secure, strengthen)
1
ready(verb, support, secure, strengthen)
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retain(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
1
safeguard(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
1
shield(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
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steel(verb, support, secure, strengthen)
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sustain(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
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watch(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
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watch over(expression, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
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brace(verb, support, secure, strengthen)
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