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1. return
 2. redeem
3. restitution
4. retaking
5. recapture
6. turn
7. returning
8. returns
9. pay
10. redemption
 11. reserve
12. bak
13. nack
14. brace
15. ass
16. tail
17. hurt
18. severe
19. crab
20. crabs
 21. release
22. releasing
23. remember
24. reserves
25. reverse
26. saddle
27. take
28. shrink
29. wave
30. liability
 31. redeemed
32. redeeming
33. retribution
34. restoration
35. recompense
36. withdrawal
37. revulsion
38. scrabble
39. backing
40. owe

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