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rouse(verb, encourage, excite, prepare, boost)
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secure(verb, support, protect, strengthen)
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set(verb, close, fix, settle, firm)
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set up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, make)
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sinew(verb, support, increase, establish, extend)
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spur(verb, encourage, excite, prepare, boost)
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step up(verb, expression, support, increase, secure)
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stir(verb, encourage, excite, prepare, boost)
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substantiate(verb, support, increase, encourage, establish)
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sway(verb, encourage, excite, prepare, boost)
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tone up(verb, expression, support, increase, establish)
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warm up(verb, expression, form, make, place)
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wax(verb, support, increase, establish, extend)
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wind up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, strength, prepare)
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corroborate(verb, support, increase, establish, extend)
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band(verb, support, secure)
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belt(verb, support, secure)
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blockade(verb, support, secure)
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bulwark(verb, support, secure, protect, strengthen)
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cincture(verb, support, secure)
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