10
supports(verb, affirms, defends, aids, assists)
8
maintains(verb, affirms, continues)
7
upholds(verb, defends, assists)
4
abets(verb, aids, assists)
4
abides(noun, verb, continues)
4
assists(verb, aids, assists)
4
backs(noun, verb, assists)
4
feeds(noun, verb, feeds)
4
fosters(verb, aids, assists)
4
guards(noun, verb, defends)
4
helps(verb, aids, assists)
4
keeps
3
admits(verb, affirms)
3
affirms(verb, affirms)
3
aids(noun, verb, aids, assists)
3
approves(verb, affirms)
3
buoys
3
continues(verb, continues)
3
corroborates(verb, affirms)
3
defends(verb, defends)
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