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2
turn other cheek(idiom, forget, pardon, absolve)
2
wipe slate clean(verb, idiom, drop, take)
1
accept apology(forget, pardon, absolve, condone)
1
alibi out of
1
allow for(verb, phrasal verb, forget, pardon)
1
answer for(support, favor, substantiate, legitimize)
1
apply logic(deliberate, justify, vindicate)
1
argue for(verb, favor, sustain, confirm)
1
bail out(verb, drop, clear, release)
1
bear out(verb, maintain, favor, approve)
1
boot out(verb, remove, discharge, dismiss)
1
break down(resolve, tell, reveal, clarify)
1
bring out(resolve, tell, reveal, disclose)
1
call for(verb, approve, uphold, explain)
1
cast loose(verb, drop, clear, release)
1
clear up(resolve, tell, reveal, clarify)
1
cop a plea(verb, idiom, favor, sustain)
1
cover with excuses
1
dismiss from mind(idiom, forget, pardon, absolve)
1
do justice to(verb, idiom, maintain, favor)
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