159 entries under control topic. ×

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hold office(verb, expression, idiom, run)
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hold power(expression, rule, dominate, occupy)
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hold sway(verb, expression, run, determine)
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incline(verb, run, determine, direct)
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inhibit(verb, run, determine, direct)
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inspect(verb, run, direct, manage)
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keep(verb, run, rule, lead)
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keep an eye on(verb, expression, idiom, run)
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keep under thumb(verb, expression, idiom, run)
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lay down the law(expression, idiom, order, run)
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lead by the nose(verb, expression, idiom, run)
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look after(verb, expression, phrasal verb, run)
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maintain(verb, run, direct, use)
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manage people(verb, expression, run, direct)
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monopolize(verb, run, direct, rule)
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obtain(rule, dominate, occupy, govern)
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operate(verb, keep, run, maintain)
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oppress(verb, determine, direct, rule)
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ordain(verb, run, rule, lead)
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outshine(verb, run, direct, rule)
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