6
covers(verb, defends, harbors)
6
defends(verb, defends)
6
guards(noun, verb, defends)
6
shields(noun, verb, defends)
5
safeguards(noun, verb, defends)
5
shelters(noun, verb, defends)
4
conserves
4
hides(noun, verb, harbors)
4
maintains
4
preserves
4
secures(verb, defends)
3
fends(verb, defends)
3
saves(verb, defends)
2
harbors(verb, harbors)
2
keeps
2
patronizes
2
screens(noun, verb, defends)
2
supports(verb, defends)
2
upholds(verb, defends)
2
wards(noun, verb, defends)
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