4
explains(verb, accounts, responds)
3
excuses(noun, verb, pleads)
2
defends(verb, responds)
2
acknowledges(verb, responds)
2
rationalizes(verb, accounts)
2
substantiates
2
vindicates
2
warrants
1
absolves
1
exculpates
1
exonerates
1
pleads(verb, pleads)
1
aligns
1
alleges(verb, pleads)
1
answers(verb, responds)
1
apologizes
1
asserts
1
begs(verb, pleads)
1
claims
1
clarifies(verb, accounts)
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