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2
guard against(verb, expression, hold, maintain, oppose)
2
guide physically(verb, expression, get, force, show)
2
haven(verb, cover, hide, defend, guard)
2
hedge(verb, hold, cover, keep, maintain)
2
indemnify(verb, cover, insure)
2
invest(verb, cover, obscure, hide, pack)
2
keep alive(verb, expression, keep, continue, uphold)
2
keep up(verb, expression, support, keep, maintain)
2
lock(noun, verb, secure, safeguard)
2
lock up(verb, expression, cover, secure, establish)
2
make sure(verb, expression, support, maintain, secure)
2
mollycoddle(verb, spoil, shelter, cosset, coddle)
2
nourish(verb, support, hold, fix, maintain)
2
obscure(verb, cover, block, suppress, hide)
2
patronize
2
perpetuate(verb, support, control, keep, maintain)
2
promote
2
redeem(keep, release, free, save, preserve)
2
register(verb, cover, insure)
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