start in on

tackle

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aid be lazy defend protect resist retreat shelter shield slough off submit support surrender sustain withstand

bedevil beleaguer besiege embarrass invade overrun perplex surround

aggress assail attack badger bug circle compass dog encircle enclose encompass entangle environ girdle harass harry hassle infest nag nudge pester ride ring storm strike

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clarify clear up explain leave alone please surrender

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