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fix(verb, form, move, start, secure)
10
fortify(verb, support, hold, strong, maintain)
7
ensconce(verb, form, start, settle, establish)
7
set(verb, place, fix, secure, settle)
7
settle(verb, form, set, start, secure)
6
defend(verb, secure, protect, guard)
6
establish(verb, place, set, start, secure)
6
plant(verb, form, place, set, start)
6
protect(verb, support, hold, maintain, oppose)
6
secure(verb, form, support, hold, set)
5
install(verb, form, place, set, start)
5
seat(verb, establish, hide, root)
3
battle(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
3
bulwark(verb, support, hold, maintain, oppose)
3
cover(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
3
garrison(verb, support, hold, maintain, oppose)
3
mine(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
3
screen(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
2
avert(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
2
beat off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, hold, maintain)
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