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come to defense of(verb, expression, idiom, support, maintain)
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contend for
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counter
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cover for(verb, expression, support, maintain, favor)
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endorse(verb, support, maintain, favor, back)
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exculpate(verb, support, maintain, favor, back)
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exonerate(verb, support, maintain, favor, back)
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explain(verb, support, maintain, favor, back)
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go to bat for(verb, expression, idiom, support, maintain)
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guarantee(verb, support, maintain, favor, back)
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justify(verb, support, maintain, favor, back)
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plead(verb, support, maintain, favor, back)
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prove a case(verb, expression, idiom, support, maintain)
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put in a good word(verb, expression, idiom, support, maintain)
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rationalize(verb, support, maintain, favor, back)
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rebut
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recommend(verb, support, maintain, favor, back)
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refute
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reply
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respond
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