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keep up(verb, expression, support, keep, maintain)
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lend a hand(verb, expression, idiom, support, help)
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lug(verb, support, help, keep, maintain)
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make allowances(verb, expression, support, favor, sustain)
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nourish(verb, support, help, keep, maintain)
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nurse(verb, support, help, keep, maintain)
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nurture(verb, support, help, keep, maintain)
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pack(verb, support, help, keep, maintain)
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palliate(verb, support, favor, confirm)
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pardon(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
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plead(support, explain, substantiate, legitimize)
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prolong(verb, support, help, keep, maintain)
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prop(verb, support, help, keep, maintain)
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protract(verb, support, help, keep, maintain)
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provide for(verb, expression, support, help, keep)
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rationalize(verb, support, explain, substantiate)
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rebut(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
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relieve(verb, support, help, keep, maintain)
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save(verb, support, help, keep, maintain)
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shore up(verb, expression, support, help, keep)
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