104 entries under hold topic. ×

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cover(verb, maintain, oppose, secure)
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defer(verb, keep, reject, halt)
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entrench(verb, maintain, oppose, secure)
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espouse(verb, maintain, oppose, secure)
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fight(cut, separate, cool, maintain)
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fight for(expression, maintain, oppose, secure)
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fortify(verb, maintain, oppose, secure)
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garrison(verb, maintain, oppose, secure)
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guard against(expression, maintain, oppose, secure)
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hamper(verb, stop, keep, restrain)
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hedge(verb, maintain, oppose, secure)
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hold over(verb, expression, keep, block)
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impede(verb, stop, check, restrain)
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insure(verb, maintain, oppose, secure)
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keep safe(expression, maintain, oppose, secure)
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lay over(verb, expression, keep, reject)
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mine(verb, maintain, oppose, secure)
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oppose(control, cut, check, separate)
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panoply(verb, maintain, oppose, secure)
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prolong(verb, keep, block, stay)
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