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statute (n)
statute book (n)
statute law (n)
statutory (adj)
staunch (adj)
staunch (v)
staunchly (adv)
stave (n)
stave off (v)
stay (n)
stay (v)
stay alive (v)
stay beside (v)
stay calm (v)
stay close (v)
stay current (v)
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stave off (v)
Synonyms: fend off, keep at bay, ward off, hold off, delay, hold back, deflect, hinder, avoid, repel
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