165 entries under direct topic. ×

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exercise power(verb, expression, control, determine)
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force(verb, control, determine, rule)
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get the better of(verb, expression, idiom, run, determine)
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have authority(verb, expression, control, determine)
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have power(verb, expression, control, determine)
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have upper hand(verb, expression, idiom, control, run)
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hinder(verb, control, determine, rule)
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hold down(verb, expression, control, run, maintain)
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hold office(verb, expression, idiom, control, run)
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hold purse strings(verb, expression, idiom, run)
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hold sway(verb, expression, control, run, determine)
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incline(verb, control, run, determine)
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inhibit(verb, control, run, determine)
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inspect(verb, control, run, manage)
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keep an eye on(verb, expression, idiom, control, run)
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keep under thumb(verb, expression, idiom, control, run)
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lay down the law(expression, idiom, control, order, run)
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lead by the nose(verb, expression, idiom, control, run)
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look after(verb, expression, phrasal verb, control, run)
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maintain(verb, control, run, use)
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