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be in power(verb, order, run, restrain, lead)
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bridle(verb, order, run, restrain, lead)
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crack the whip(verb, expression, idiom, order, run)
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curb(verb, order, run, restrain, lead)
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decree(verb, order, run, restrain, lead)
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dictate(verb, order, run, lead, manage)
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guide(verb, order, run, lead, manage)
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hold sway(verb, expression, order, run, restrain)
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hold the reins(verb, expression, idiom, order, run)
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lay down the law(verb, expression, idiom, order, run)
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order(verb, run, lead, manage, conduct)
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overrule(verb, order, run, lead, manage)
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preponderate(verb, order, run, lead, manage)
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preside(verb, order, run, restrain, lead)
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prevail(verb, order, run, restrain, lead)
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regulate(verb, order, run, lead, manage)
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reign(verb, order, run, lead, manage)
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restrain(verb, order, run, lead, curb)
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rule(verb, run, lead, manage, govern)
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rule the roost(verb, expression, idiom, order, run)
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