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cosset(verb, love, honor, encourage, prize)
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cover all bases(verb, expression, idiom, support, cover)
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cushion(verb, support, cover, keep, secure)
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dote on(expression, love, honor, encourage, prize)
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entertain(verb, love, honor, encourage, prize)
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escort(verb, cover, keep, secure, observe)
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fancy(verb, love, honor, encourage, prize)
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favor(verb, support, help, keep, maintain)
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feed(verb, support, help, keep, maintain)
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fondle(verb, love, honor, encourage, prize)
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give refuge(verb, expression, support, cover, keep)
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give sanctuary(verb, expression, support, cover, keep)
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go for(verb, expression, support, help, keep)
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go to bat for(verb, expression, idiom, support, cover)
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hold dear(expression, love, honor, encourage, prize)
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hold in high esteem(expression, idiom, love, honor, encourage)
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honor(verb, love, encourage, prize, value)
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hug(verb, love, honor, encourage, prize)
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idolize(verb, love, honor, encourage, prize)
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keep an eye on(verb, expression, idiom, cover, advance)
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