| bear down(verb, expression, direct, operate) |
| bend(verb, direct, operate, employ) |
| buckle down(verb, expression, direct, operate) |
| commit(verb, direct, operate, employ) |
| dedicate(verb, direct, operate, employ) |
| devote(verb, direct, handle, apply) |
| engage(verb, direct, consume, apply) |
| enjoy(verb, handle, apply, operate) |
| give(verb, direct, exact, operate) |
| give old college try(verb, expression, idiom, direct) |
| grind(verb, direct, operate, employ) |
| hammer away(verb, expression, direct, operate) |
| harness(verb, direct, operate, employ) |
| hit the ball(verb, expression, idiom, direct) |
| hustle(verb, direct, operate, employ) |
| persevere(verb, direct, operate, employ) |
| pull out all stops(verb, expression, idiom, direct) |
| put into operation(verb, expression, idiom, direct) |
| put into practice(verb, expression, idiom, handle) |
| scratch(verb, direct, operate, employ) |