124 entries under govern topic. ×

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sway(control, run, determine, direct, rule)
2
take care of(verb, expression, idiom, control, run)
2
take over(expression, control, run, maintain, determine)
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wield(verb, control, run, maintain, determine)
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ride herd on(verb, expression, idiom, control, run)
1
be in charge(verb, control, run, determine, direct)
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be in power(verb, control, run, determine, direct)
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be in saddle(verb, run, direct, rule, lead)
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be in the saddle(verb, control, run, direct, manage)
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be supreme(control, rule, dominate, occupy)
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carry on(verb, expression, control, keep, run)
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carry out(verb, expression, run, direct, rule)
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charge(verb, determine, direct, rule, manage)
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check(verb, run, determine, direct, rule)
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coach(noun, verb, control, determine, direct)
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coerce(verb, control, determine, direct, rule)
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compel(verb, determine, direct, rule, manage)
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conquer(verb, control, determine, direct, rule)
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constrain(verb, control, determine, direct, rule)
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crack the whip(verb, expression, idiom, control, run)
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