368 entries under control topic. ×

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exercise(verb, take, work, accept)
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exploit(verb, take, work, accept)
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fetter(verb, hold, restrain, curb)
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fix(verb, hold, order, place)
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have authority(verb, expression, idiom, determine)
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have power(verb, expression, determine, direct)
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have the say(verb, expression, idiom, run)
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induce(verb, place, set, position)
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instruct(verb, state, order, charge)
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keep down(verb, expression, hold, restrain)
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keep in line(expression, idiom, hold, restrain)
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lay down the law(verb, expression, idiom, state)
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limit(verb, hold, restrain, influence)
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manacle(verb, hold, restrain, curb)
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maneuver(verb, take, work, show)
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moderate(verb, order, set, check)
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modulate(verb, order, set, determine)
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ordain(verb, state, order, run)
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overshadow(verb, run, direct, rule)
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play(verb, take, work, meet)
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