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exercise(verb, make, work, accept)
17
wield(verb, go, work, accept)
17
apply(verb, work, accept, run)
17
utilize(verb, make, work, accept)
13
employ(verb, work, accept, run)
11
ply(verb, go, work, accept)
11
work(verb, make, go, accept)
9
expend(verb, work, accept, run)
9
practice(verb, make, work, accept)
6
bring to bear(verb, expression, idiom, work)
6
put forth(verb, expression, phrasal verb, work)
6
bring into play(verb, expression, idiom, work)
5
operate(verb, make, go, work)
5
handle(verb, go, work, accept)
5
throw(verb, work, cause, maintain)
4
maintain(verb, use, exercise)
4
make use of(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb)
4
manipulate(verb, go, work, accept)
3
manage(verb, go, work, accept)
2
avail oneself of(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb)
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