125 entries under defend topic. ×

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excuse(verb, favor, sustain, confirm)
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favor(verb, support, praise, back, approve)
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fight for(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, promote)
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foster(verb, hold, help, establish, back)
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give a boost to(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, support)
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give green light(verb, expression, idiom, support, praise)
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give the go-ahead(verb, expression, idiom, support, praise)
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give the nod(verb, expression, idiom, support, praise)
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go along with(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, support)
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help(verb, support, hold, establish, back)
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hold(verb, help, establish, back, approve)
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keep up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, hold, help)
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legalize(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
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legitimize(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
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make allowances(verb, expression, support, favor, sustain)
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make good(verb, expression, support, favor, sustain)
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palliate(verb, favor, sustain, confirm)
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pardon(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
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patronize(verb, support, promote, uphold)
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praise(verb, support, favor, back, approve)
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