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preside over(verb, expression, phrasal verb, move, control)
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shepherd(verb, hold, control, order, place)
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be in charge(verb, control, run, determine, direct)
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be in power(verb, expression, idiom, control, order)
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call the signals(verb, expression, idiom, take, control)
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hinder(verb, hold, control, determine, direct)
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hold sway over(verb, expression, idiom, control, run)
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hold the reins(verb, expression, idiom, order, run)
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manipulate(take, control, work, accept, run)
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officiate(verb, control, run, maintain, determine)
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predominate(verb, control, order, run, determine)
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prescribe(verb, state, control, order, determine)
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prevail(verb, control, order, run, determine)
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pull the strings(verb, expression, idiom, control, run)
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quarterback(verb, control, show, run, direct)
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run the show(verb, expression, idiom, control, order)
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use(verb, take, control, work, run)
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wield(verb, take, control, work, accept)
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carry on(verb, expression, phrasal verb, control, order)
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decree(verb, state, order, charge, run)
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