13
restrain(verb, hold, control, order, run)
12
bridle(verb, hold, control, order, check)
12
check(verb, activity, hold, control, run)
12
curb(verb, hold, control, order, run)
12
order(verb, state, control, set, charge)
11
preside(verb, control, order, run, maintain)
10
overrule(verb, control, order, run, direct)
10
pilot(verb, control, order, show, drive)
8
administrate(verb, control, give, meet, run)
8
boss(verb, hold, control, run, maintain)
8
contain(verb, hold, control, run, direct)
8
determine(verb, hold, control, order, place)
8
dictate(verb, state, control, order, give)
8
discipline(verb, hold, control, run, direct)
8
inhibit(verb, hold, control, check, run)
8
wear the crown(verb, expression, idiom, control, run)
7
dispose(verb, move, hold, control, order)
7
execute(verb, control, run, maintain, direct)
7
hold(verb, control, restrain, curb, suppress)
7
hold sway(verb, expression, control, order, run)
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