211 entries under direct topic. ×

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subdue(verb, hold, control, check, run)
6
call the shots(verb, expression, idiom, state, move)
6
head up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, control, run)
6
influence(upset, control, place, set, show)
6
operate(verb, take, control, order, work)
6
render(verb, meet, show, run)
6
repress(verb, hold, control, check, determine)
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captain(verb, control, drive, run, maintain)
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constrain(verb, hold, control, check, determine)
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decide(verb, hold, control, run)
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preside over(verb, expression, phrasal verb, move, control)
5
shepherd(verb, hold, control, order, place)
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be in charge(verb, control, run, determine)
4
be in power(verb, expression, idiom, control, order)
4
call the signals(verb, expression, idiom, take, control)
4
carry out(verb, expression, phrasal verb, control, give)
4
chair(verb, control, order, run)
4
hinder(verb, hold, control, determine)
4
hold sway over(verb, expression, idiom, control, run)
4
hold the reins(verb, expression, idiom, order, run)
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