82 entries under basis topic. ×

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proof(noun, support, action, appearance, cause)
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reasons(noun, action, reason, excuse)
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redemption(noun, reason, approval, argument, excuse)
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root(noun, support, action, cause, point)
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salvation(noun, reason, approval, argument, excuse)
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sanctification(noun, reason, approval, argument, excuse)
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sour grapes(noun, expression, action, cause, reason)
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spring(noun, cause, reason, element, matter)
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support(noun, action, point, reason, base)
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validation(noun, reason, display, approval, argument)
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warrant(noun, support, action, cause, reason)
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whatfor(noun, action, cause, reason, approval)
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whitewashing(noun, reason, approval, argument, excuse)
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whole idea(noun, expression, reason, approval, argument)
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why and wherefore(noun, expression, idiom, action, cause)
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whyfor(noun, action, cause, reason, excuse)
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goal(noun, cause, justification, grounds)
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impetus(noun, cause, justification, grounds)
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incentive(noun, cause, justification, grounds)
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intention(noun, cause, justification, grounds)
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