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open(verb, make, cause, start, secure)
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reassure(verb, get, encourage, stimulate, excite)
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revert(verb, make, open, cause, secure)
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rile(verb, upset, bother, touch, encourage)
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secure(verb, make, open, cause, produce)
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sell one on(verb, expression, idiom, make, cause)
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set off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, cause, start)
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set on(verb, expression, set, advance, present)
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soft-soap(verb, make, cause, promote, encourage)
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sow the seeds(verb, expression, idiom, make, open)
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start off(verb, expression, get, encourage, stimulate)
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start the ball rolling(verb, expression, idiom, make, open)
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steam up(verb, expression, encourage, provoke, excite)
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suck in(verb, expression, control, make, cause)
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think up(verb, expression, make, open, cause)
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vivify(verb, promote, encourage, provoke, stimulate)
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wake(verb, touch, encourage, raise, stimulate)
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win over(verb, expression, control, make, cause)
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disturb(verb, go, encourage, transport, progress)
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get ready(verb, expression, make, cause, produce)
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