2
keeps
2
maintains(verb, protects)
2
opposes(verb, defends)
2
overseers(noun, custodians)
2
proctors(noun, custodians)
2
saves(verb, defends)
2
securities(noun, defenses)
2
sentries(noun, watches, custodians, protectors, lookouts)
2
turnkeys(noun, custodians)
2
watches
1
accommodates
1
adjudges
1
admits
1
advocates
1
agrees
1
alerts
1
applies
1
argues(verb, defends)
1
arguments(noun, defenses)
1
army(noun, combatant)
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