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explanation(noun, cause, agent, originator)
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foundation(noun, cause, agent, originator)
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genesis(noun, cause, agent, originator)
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ground(noun, cause, agent, originator)
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instigation(noun, cause, agent, originator)
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leaven(noun, cause, agent, originator)
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maker(noun, cause, agent, originator)
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matter(noun, cause, agent, originator)
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motivation(noun, cause, agent, originator)
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motive(noun, cause, agent, originator)
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origin(noun, cause, agent, originator)
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principle(noun, cause, agent, originator)
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producer(noun, cause, agent, originator)
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source(noun, cause, agent, originator)
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spring(noun, cause, agent, originator)
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stimulation(noun, cause, agent, originator)
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support
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acknowledge
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advocate
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assert
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