15
grip(noun, hold, control, understanding, power)
13
grasp(noun, hold, control, power, authority)
12
clutch(noun, hold, grip)
11
hold(noun, authority, grip)
10
control(noun, power, rule)
8
claws(noun, verb, control, power, takes)
8
custody(noun, control, power)
8
grips(noun, verb, steals, removes, grips)
8
keeping(noun, verb, control, power, rule)
8
power(noun, verb, control, strength, energy)
7
clasp(noun, hold, grip)
7
clench(noun, hold, grip)
5
authority(noun, control, rule)
5
grasps(verb, grips)
5
hands(noun, verb, control, power, workers)
5
possession(noun, hold, control, power, rule)
5
sway(noun, control, power, rule)
4
clasps(noun, verb, grips)
4
grapples(noun, verb, grips)
4
holds(noun, verb, steals, removes, grips)
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