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sustains(verb, affirms, defends, aids, assists)
8
props(noun, verb, strengthens)
8
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7
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7
assists(verb, aids, assists)
7
buttresses(noun, verb, strengthens)
7
endorses(verb, affirms)
6
aids(noun, verb, aids, assists)
6
helps(noun, verb, aids, assists)
5
backings(noun, breaks, helps, cares, grants)
5
corroborates(verb, affirms, evinces, substantiates)
5
guards(noun, verb, defenses, defends)
5
maintains(verb, orders, affirms)
5
shields(noun, verb, defenses, defends)
4
abets(verb, aids, assists)
4
bolsters(noun, verb)
4
certifies(verb, affirms, evinces)
4
confirms(verb, evinces, substantiates)
4
declares(verb, affirms, evinces)
4
encouragements(noun, aids)
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