Hold close
Hold close verb - Hold firmly, usually with one's hands.
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Seize and hold close are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Seize" instead a verb phrase "Hold close".
Seize
Seize verb - To have a clear idea of.
Hold close and seize are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hold close" instead a verb "Seize".
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