68 entries under verb topic. ×

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essay(determine, criticize, try, pursue)
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exercise(direct, use, apply, operate)
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exert oneself(expression, fight, try, pursue)
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give(study, direct, use, operate)
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give a whirl(expression, idiom, try, pursue)
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grind(study, give, direct, use)
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hammer away(expression, study, give, direct)
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have a crack(expression, idiom, try, pursue)
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hustle(study, give, direct, use)
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knuckle down(expression, study, give, direct)
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make a run at(expression, idiom, try, pursue)
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peg away(expression, study, give, direct)
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persevere(study, give, direct, use)
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plug(study, give, direct, use)
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pour it on(expression, idiom, study, give)
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push(use, try, pursue, exercise)
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scratch(study, give, direct, use)
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seek(determine, criticize, try, pursue)
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strive(use, try, pursue, exercise)
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study(give, direct, use, operate)
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