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stake(verb, accept, start, try, assume)
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start the ball rolling(verb, expression, idiom, form, make)
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steamroll(verb, move, make, drive, cause)
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stipulate(verb, accept, start, try, assume)
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suck in(verb, expression, phrasal verb, make, cause)
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sway(verb, upset, make, cause, disturb)
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sweet-talk(verb, make, cause, promote, encourage)
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tackle(verb, accept, start, try, assume)
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take first step(verb, expression, idiom, open, leave)
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take in(verb, expression, phrasal verb, open, start)
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take on(verb, expression, phrasal verb, accept, start)
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take up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, open, start)
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take upon oneself(verb, expression, idiom, accept, start)
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talk into(verb, expression, phrasal verb, make, cause)
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think up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, make, develop)
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try(verb, accept, start, assume, offer)
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try out(verb, expression, phrasal verb, accept, start)
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urge(verb, make, drive, cause, promote)
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usher in(verb, expression, phrasal verb, make, open)
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venture(verb, accept, start, try, assume)
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