25
exercise(verb, control, make, work, accept)
17
wield(verb, control, go, work, accept)
17
apply(verb, control, work, accept, run)
17
strain(verb, move, work, force, drive)
17
utilize(verb, control, make, work, accept)
14
use(verb, phrasal verb, go, work, run)
13
employ(verb, control, work, accept, run)
11
ply(verb, control, go, work, accept)
11
strive(verb, push, strain, fight, use)
11
work(verb, control, make, go, accept)
10
toil(noun, verb, worry, use, exercise)
10
try(verb, push, strain, use, struggle)
9
expend(verb, control, work, accept, run)
9
practice(verb, control, make, work, accept)
6
bring to bear(verb, expression, idiom, control, work)
6
push(verb, move, drive, press, use)
6
put forth(verb, expression, phrasal verb, control, work)
6
struggle(verb, push, fight, use, try)
6
bring into play(verb, expression, idiom, control, work)
5
operate(verb, control, make, go, work)
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