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goose(verb, upset, make, force, drive)
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infect(verb, get, encourage, stimulate, excite)
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inform(verb, get, encourage, fit, stimulate)
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intensify(verb, decline, bother, disturb, encourage)
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key up(verb, expression, make, drive, cause)
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magnify(verb, disturb, encourage, arouse, stir)
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make waves(verb, expression, upset, trouble, bother)
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parent(verb, make, cause, plan, produce)
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prevail upon(verb, expression, make, drive, cause)
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steam up(verb, expression, upset, bother, disturb)
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suggest(verb, drive, present, cause, start)
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sway(verb, move, make, get, drive)
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ask for it(verb, expression, idiom, upset, trouble)
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be at the bottom of(verb, make, open, cause, secure)
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be responsible for(verb, get, encourage, stimulate, excite)
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beget(verb, make, cause, produce, create)
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brainstorm(verb, make, open, cause, plan)
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break in(verb, expression, make, open, cause)
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break the ice(verb, expression, idiom, make, open)
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bring to pass(verb, expression, idiom, make, open)
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