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come into existence(verb, expression, idiom, start, initiate)
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come out with(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, make)
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come to grips with(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, attack)
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commence(verb, form, make, meet, open)
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compel(verb, make, open, cause, produce)
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cook up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, make, open)
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create(verb, form, make, open, cause)
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deal with(verb, expression, phrasal verb, attack, accept)
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devote oneself to(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, attack)
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dream up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, make, open)
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effect(verb, make, open, cause, start)
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elicit(verb, make, open, cause, secure)
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embark on(verb, expression, phrasal verb, make, open)
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embark upon(verb, expression, phrasal verb, attack, accept)
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engage in(verb, expression, phrasal verb, attack, accept)
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engender(verb, make, cause, produce, create)
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enter upon(verb, expression, phrasal verb, make, open)
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essay(verb, attack, accept, try, begin)
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establish(verb, form, make, open, start)
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evoke(verb, make, open, cause, secure)
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