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espouse(verb, maintain, oppose, secure)
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fight(verb, cut, separate, cool)
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fight for(verb, expression, phrasal verb, maintain)
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fortify(verb, maintain, oppose, secure)
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garrison(verb, maintain, oppose, secure)
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guard against(verb, expression, phrasal verb, maintain)
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insure(verb, maintain, oppose, secure)
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keep safe(verb, expression, maintain, oppose)
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look after(verb, expression, phrasal verb, maintain)
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mine(verb, maintain, oppose, secure)
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oppose(verb, control, cut, check)
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panoply(verb, maintain, oppose, secure)
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preserve(verb, stop, maintain, oppose)
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provide sanctuary(verb, expression, maintain, oppose)
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put off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, reject)
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repel danger(verb, expression, maintain, oppose)
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screen(verb, cover, maintain, oppose)
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shelter(verb, cover, maintain, oppose)
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suspend(verb, stop, break, close)
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take in(verb, expression, phrasal verb, maintain)
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