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assert
    to state or declare positively and often forcefully or aggressively
    
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    immolate
    to offer in sacrifice; especially; to kill as a sacrificial victim
    
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    spur
    to incite to action or accelerated growth or development; stimulate
    
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    expedient
    characterized by concern with what is opportune; especially; governed by self-interest
    
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