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footing(cause, reason, source, basis, justification)
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foundation(noun, cause, start, reason, base)
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fountain(cause, source, derivation, upwelling)
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fountainhead(cause, source, upwelling)
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genesis(noun, cause, reason, element, matter)
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germ(cause, source, derivation)
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groundwork(cause, reason, source, basis, justification)
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heart(noun, cause, start, idea, base)
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inception(cause, source, derivation)
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infrastructure(cause, reason, source, basis, justification)
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marrow(noun, cause, start, idea, base)
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nub(noun, end, cause, start, idea)
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nucleus(cause, source, derivation)
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originator(noun, reason, element, matter, source)
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pith(noun, cause, start, idea, base)
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producer(noun, cause, influence, reason, base)
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provenance(cause, source, derivation)
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provenience(noun, cause, source, derivation)
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rock bottom(expression, cause, source)
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seat(cause, reason, source, basis, justification)
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