2
stay(verb, hold, control, restrain, curb)
2
take care of(verb, expression, idiom, control, meet)
2
take over(expression, control, order, drive, run)
2
take the lead(expression, idiom, direction)
2
tie down(verb, expression, hold, control, restrain)
2
utilize(verb, take, control, work, accept)
2
wear the pants(verb, expression, idiom)
2
wield the sceptre
2
withhold
2
work(verb, take, control, accept, run)
1
accept(verb, control, work, run, manage)
1
accompany(verb, control, order, show, run)
1
achieve(verb, meet, complete, do, finish)
1
act(verb, give, meet, consider, complete)
1
adapt(verb, control, order, place, set)
1
administration
1
adopt(verb, control, work, accept, run)
1
adumbrate(lead, dominate, vague, outdo, cloud)
1
adverb
1
advocate(verb, control, run, maintain, direct)
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