106 entries under contend topic. ×

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do like(verb, expression, follow, challenge, match)
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duel(fight, defend, compete, vie)
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essay(play, fight, face)
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feud(fight, defend)
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fight over(expression, fight, defend, compete)
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follow(verb, match, imitate, outdo)
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follow in footsteps(verb, expression, idiom, challenge, match)
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follow the example of(verb, expression, idiom, challenge, match)
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gang up on(expression, idiom, fight, defend)
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hassle(fight, defend)
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knuckle with(expression, fight, defend, compete)
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lay a finger on(expression, idiom, fight, defend)
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lay out(expression, fight, defend, compete)
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pattern after(verb, expression, challenge, match)
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play off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, consider, oppose)
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put on gloves(expression, idiom, fight, defend)
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put up dukes(expression, idiom, fight, defend)
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quarrel(fight, defend)
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recreate(verb, play, participate, compete)
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repel(fight, defend, compete, vie)
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