7
sustains(verb, defends, assists)
6
asserts(verb, says something)
6
supports(verb, supports, defends, assists)
5
backs(noun, verb, supports, assists)
4
bolsters(noun, verb, supports)
4
defends(verb, defends)
4
props(noun, verb, supports)
4
protects(verb, defends)
3
affirms(verb, says something)
3
answers(verb, says something, defends)
3
discloses(verb, says something)
3
divulges(verb, says something)
3
holds(verb, says something)
3
maintains(verb, says something)
3
replies(verb, says something, defends)
3
responds(verb, says something, defends)
3
reveals(verb, says something)
3
saves(verb, defends)
3
suggests(verb, says something)
3
supposes(verb, says something)
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