12
weather(verb, stop, hold, take, go)
11
dispute(verb, support, stop, force, cut)
10
combat(verb, support, stop, force, check)
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contest(noun, verb, support, force, meet)
9
experience(verb, support, hold, take, meet)
9
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9
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support(verb, hold, take, force, accept)
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brook(verb, stop, hold, take, go)
8
buck(verb, support, stop, force, cut)
8
contend(verb, stop, hold, take, meet)
8
stand firm(verb, expression, idiom, bear, endure)
8
stand up to(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, support)
8
stomach(verb, hold, take, go, meet)
7
accept(verb, hold, take, go, accept)
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counteract(verb, stop, check, attack, maintain)
7
cross(verb, take, meet, attack, oppose)
7
defend(verb, separate, secure, fight, prevent)
7
rebuff(verb, cut, separate, cool, prevent)
7
repulse(verb, disregard, challenge, resist, frustrate)
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