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second(verb, support, develop, favor, ease)
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sentiment(noun, praise, courtesy, flattery, commendation)
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serve(verb, support, develop, promote, favor)
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side with(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, develop)
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sing praises of(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, praise)
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smile upon(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, develop)
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solace(verb, support, develop, promote, favor)
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soothe(verb, praise, approve, endorse, flatter)
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spur(verb, support, develop, promote, favor)
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strengthen(verb, support, develop, promote, favor)
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strokes(noun, praise, approval, credit, appreciation)
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stroking(noun, honor, praise, pay, approval)
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subscribe to(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, develop)
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subsidize(verb, support, develop, promote, favor)
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succor(verb, support, develop, promote, favor)
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sustain(verb, support, develop, promote, favor)
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sycophancy(noun, increase, praise, regard, boost)
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take off hat to(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, praise)
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talk down to(verb, expression, idiom, snub, compliment)
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thanks(noun, increase, praise, regard, boost)
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