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Intended To Underwrite Duel Odds In Challenge

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99%8Exact Match!
noun

• intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude

• a hostile challenge

• a defiant act

35%6Underwrite
verb

• be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

• make certain of

• protect by insurance

• take out insurance for

35%9Underwrite
verb

• support through subsidies

• secure the assistance of by granting a subsidy, as of nations or military forces

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