8
cast(verb, form, make, plan, raise)
8
conspire(verb, form, move, promote, plan)
8
discover(verb, form, make, determine, start)
8
maneuver(verb, get, go, work, show)
8
negotiate(verb, place, cause, determine, direct)
8
set up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, form, make)
8
wangle(verb, move, get, work, fix)
7
manoeuvre(verb, arrange)
7
brainstorm(verb, form, make, develop, plan)
7
build(verb, form, make, start, plan)
7
connive(verb, promote, plan, arrange, design)
7
effect(verb, form, make, work, fix)
7
shape(verb, form, make, start, plan)
7
swing(verb, form, get, work, fix)
6
excogitate(verb, think)
6
concert(verb, place, determine, promote, plan)
6
imagine(verb, form, make, develop, start)
5
accomplish(verb, form, go, work, fix)
5
achieve(verb, form, go, work, fix)
5
afford
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