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bring to bear(verb, expression, control, work)
6
bring into play(verb, expression, control, work)
4
make an effort(verb, expression, move, shift)
4
make use of(verb, expression, phrasal verb, control)
3
go all out(verb, expression, push, struggle)
2
avail oneself of(verb, expression, phrasal verb, control)
2
bust a gut
2
put to use(expression, control, work, accept)
2
try hard(verb, expression, use, struggle)
1
apply a force
1
find a use(expression, control, work, accept)
1
go to the effort of(verb, expression)
1
lick into shape(verb, expression, develop, improve)
1
lose sleep over(expression, worry, fret, labor)
1
make do with(expression, control, work, accept)
1
make the most of(expression, control, work, accept)
1
pour it on(verb, expression, phrasal verb, move)
1
press into service(expression, control, work, accept)
1
produce a result(verb, expression, move, take)
1
put in practice(verb, expression, make, work)
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