104 entries under hold topic. ×

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loiter(verb, keep, block, stay)
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look after(expression, maintain, oppose, secure)
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maintain(verb, oppose, secure, protect)
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nourish(verb, maintain, oppose, secure)
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preserve(verb, maintain, oppose, secure)
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procrastinate(verb, keep, reject, halt)
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protect(verb, maintain, oppose, secure)
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remand(verb, keep, block, stay)
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retain(verb, maintain, oppose, secure)
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safeguard(verb, maintain, oppose, secure)
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screen(verb, maintain, oppose, secure)
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secure(verb, maintain, oppose, protect)
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shelter(verb, maintain, oppose, secure)
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shield(verb, maintain, oppose, secure)
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slacken(verb, keep, block, stay)
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stall(verb, keep, block, stay)
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sustain(verb, maintain, oppose, secure)
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tarry(verb, keep, block, stay)
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temporize(verb, keep, block, stay)
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watch(verb, maintain, oppose, secure)
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