101 entries under defend topic. ×

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forward(verb, hold, help, maintain, establish)
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foster(verb, hold, help, maintain, establish)
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go along with(verb, expression, idiom, hold, help)
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go to bat for(verb, expression, idiom, hold, help)
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help(verb, hold, maintain, establish, back)
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keep up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, hold, help)
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make allowances(verb, expression, support, favor, sustain)
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palliate(verb, support, favor, confirm)
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pardon(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
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plead for(verb, expression, hold, help, maintain)
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promote(verb, hold, help, establish, back)
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pull for(verb, expression, hold, help, maintain)
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put forward(verb, expression, hold, help, maintain)
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rally round(verb, expression, hold, help, maintain)
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rationalize(verb, support, maintain, explain)
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rebut(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
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show cause(verb, expression, support, favor, sustain)
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side with(verb, expression, hold, help, establish)
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speak in favor(verb, expression, idiom, support, favor)
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square(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
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