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vying(verb, contending)
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warding off(expression, support, fight, opposition, alert)
1
watch(support, fight, opposition, resistance, fighting)
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withstand
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withstander
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wrangling(verb, contending)
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wrestling(verb, contending)
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abide
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ability(noun, strength, resolution, capacity, fortitude)
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allowance(noun, strength, ability, resolution, capacity)
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antagonist
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arduous
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arresting(watchful, opposing, defending, protective, protecting)
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averting(alert, watchful, opposing, defending, protective)
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backbone(noun, strength, ability, resolution, capacity)
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bad
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balking(watchful, opposing, defending, protective, protecting)
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battler
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bear
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bearing(noun, strength, ability, resolution, capacity)
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