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affirmed, vindicated, abided, reaffirmed, enforced, defended, complied, adhered, endorsed, approved, obeyed, accepted, granted, reiterated, argued, ratified, enshrined, validated, submitted, applied, supported, confirmed, fulfilled, welcomed, backed, acceded, preserved, underpinned, followed, allowed, contended, substantiated, implemented, advocated, reinforced, espoused, withheld, maintained, asserted, championed, held, embraced, received, satisfied, insisted, acknowledged, pursued, verified, retained, recognized, met, secured, ensured, confirming, promoted, protected, admitted, confirm, remained, corroborated, deducted, borne, ascertained, countersigned, chosen, maintains, attested, greeted, based, selected, sustained, respect, maintain, persisted, respected, kept, forbidden, safeguarded, guaranteed, accommodated, observed, honoured, hosted, continued, maintenance, support, reconfirmed, overturned, overruled, ruled, nullified, quashed, rejected, invalidated, voided, rescinded, reinstated, annulled, appealed, challenged,