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hunt(plan, pursue, hint, seek)
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jockey for position(expression, idiom, meet, oppose)
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lock horns(expression, meet, oppose, play)
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make
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make a run at(expression, idiom, work, determine)
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match(opposition, competition, opponent)
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meet(attack, oppose, fight, challenge)
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oppose(support, force, meet, maintain)
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oppugn(meet, attack, oppose, fight)
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participate(take, play, join, contribute)
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pass
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peg away(expression, work, drive, determine)
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persevere(support, force, maintain, oppose)
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play(join, aid, fight, challenge)
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plod(work, drive, strain, labor)
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plug(work, determine, push, strain)
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ply(drive, manage, use, try)
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propose(work, mean, attack, direct)
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purpose(mean, determine, direct, plan)
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repel(support, force, meet, attack)
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