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count chickens(verb, expression, see, assume, divine)
2
cross the bridge(expression, idiom, see, assume, divine)
2
cut short(expression, stop, close, end, complete)
2
dangle
2
deliver
2
depend
2
desist(verb, stop, close, end, complete)
2
detain(verb, stay, remain, abide, tarry)
2
deter(verb, stop, close, end, complete)
2
dilly-dally(verb, delay, linger, loiter, saunter)
2
dillydally(verb, delay, stay, idle, remain)
2
discontinuation(noun, check, delay, stay, hindrance)
2
discontinue(verb, stop, delay, rest, relax)
2
divine(verb, see, assume, expect, predict)
2
down(noun, delay, pause)
2
downtime(noun, break, check, delay, stay)
2
draw up(expression, stop, close, end, complete)
2
drop anchor(expression, stop, close, end, complete)
2
dwell(verb, stop, halt, continue, stay)
2
entertain(verb, see, assume, divine, expect)
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