2
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2
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2
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2
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2
take a liking to(expression, idiom, support, accept, praise)
2
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2
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2
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2
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2
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2
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1
accept(verb, support, praise, back, like)
1
accommodate(verb, support, maintain, favor, push)
1
achieve(verb, take, acquire, obtain, earn)
1
acquire(verb, take, obtain, buy, procure)
1
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1
advertise(verb, help, advance, develop, encourage)
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