104 entries under hold topic. ×

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prorogue(verb, keep, reject, halt)
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protract(verb, keep, reject, halt)
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provide sanctuary(expression, maintain, oppose, secure)
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repel danger(expression, maintain, oppose, secure)
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repress(verb, stop, control, check)
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resist(control, cut, check, separate)
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restrict(verb, stop, keep, restrain)
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retard(verb, stop, keep, reject)
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shelve(verb, keep, reject, halt)
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stay(verb, keep, reject, halt)
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table(verb, keep, block, stay)
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take in(expression, maintain, oppose, secure)
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uphold(verb, maintain, oppose, secure)
2
war(verb, maintain, oppose, secure)
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withhold(verb, check, keep, reject)
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withstand(cut, separate, cool, maintain)
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bide time(verb, expression, keep, block)
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bulwark(verb, maintain, oppose, secure)
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care for(expression, maintain, oppose, secure)
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choke(verb, keep, block, stay)
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