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give rise to(verb, expression, idiom, form, craft)
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indoctrinate(verb, support, show, develop, direct)
7
newcomer(noun, pledge, volunteer, amateur, learner)
7
pledge(noun, verb, accept, start, try)
6
bring about(verb, expression, form, craft, make)
6
coach(verb, support, show, develop, direct)
6
embark on(verb, expression, phrasal verb, make, accept)
6
foment(verb, start, encourage, influence, provoke)
6
hit the ground running(verb, expression, idiom, open, start)
6
inspire(verb, open, start, raise, produce)
6
lead off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, start, begin)
6
prepare(verb, form, craft, support, make)
6
recruit(noun, verb, person, join, admit)
6
rookie(noun, person, start, slang)
6
set going(verb, expression, open, start, begin)
6
usher in(verb, expression, phrasal verb, make, meet)
5
beget(verb, form, craft, make, cause)
5
bring up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, raise, use)
5
cause(verb, form, craft, make, open)
5
conceive(verb, form, craft, make, cause)
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