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hush up(expression, stop, cover, block)
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intercept(verb, stop, end, halt)
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interdict(verb, stop, reduce, halt)
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keep at bay(expression, idiom, control, cut, check)
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keep in check(verb, expression, idiom, check)
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keep lid on(verb, expression, idiom, stop, control)
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keep secret(verb, expression, cover, check, keep)
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keep waiting(expression, reduce, delay, moderate)
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keep within bounds(verb, expression, idiom, control, check)
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keep within limits(verb, expression, idiom, control, check)
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lessen(verb, stop, check, reduce)
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let down flaps(expression, idiom, reduce, delay)
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loiter(verb, check, reduce, delay)
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lose speed(expression, reduce, delay, moderate)
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lose steam(expression, reduce, delay, moderate)
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maintain(verb, stop, hold, control, place)
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mire(verb, check, reduce, delay)
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muzzle(verb, stop, control, crush)
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procrastinate(verb, reduce, delay, moderate)
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qualify(verb, control, check, reduce)
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