41
use(noun, verb, phrasal verb, hold, drop)
35
hire(noun, verb, business, state, action)
27
apply(verb, activity, drop, take, control)
24
utilize(verb, activity, take, control, go)
22
engage(verb, action, hold, order, get)
19
take on(verb, expression, phrasal verb, action, get)
17
exercise(verb, activity, business, take, control)
16
take(verb, action, hold, control, work)
15
make use of(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, activity)
15
expend(verb, activity, drop, control, give)
13
enlist(verb, order, give, charge, accept)
13
occupy(verb, action, interest, use, pick)
13
operate(verb, activity, take, control, work)
13
put to use(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, control)
12
retain(verb, get, give, work, accept)
12
wield(verb, hold, take, control, work)
12
busy(verb, join, catch, interest, arrest)
12
contract(verb, action, order, give, charge)
12
exploit(verb, take, control, work, accept)
12
manipulate(verb, activity, take, control, work)
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