99 entries under govern topic. ×

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lay down the law(verb, expression, idiom, state, control)
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predominate(control, order, run, determine, direct)
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preponderate(verb, control, order, run, direct)
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regulate(verb, control, order, make, place)
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affect(verb, control, determine, influence, shape)
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boss(verb, control, run, determine, direct)
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call the shots(verb, expression, idiom, state, control)
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prevail(verb, control, order, run, determine)
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rule the roost(expression, idiom, control, order, charge)
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administer(verb, control, order, run, determine)
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check(order, set, charge, run, determine)
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coerce(verb, determine, direct, rule, manage)
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conduct(verb, control, order, run, determine)
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decide(verb, control, order, fix, run)
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head(verb, control, place, run, determine)
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hold office(verb, expression, control, order, run)
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impel(verb, control, demand, need, require)
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measure(noun, verb, regulation, act, control)
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overbear(control, run, determine, direct, rule)
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overrule(verb, control, order, run, direct)
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