3
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3
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3
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3
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3
spoil for(verb, expression, phrasal verb, desire, fancy)
3
thirst(verb, desire, fancy, like, want)
2
ache(verb, desire, fancy, crave, covet)
2
aim(verb, fancy, like, want, enjoy)
2
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2
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2
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2
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2
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2
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2
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2
hanker for(verb, expression, phrasal verb, desire, fancy)
2
like(verb, love, favor, fancy, want)
2
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2
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2
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