173 entries under lead topic. ×

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engineer(verb, control, order, show, run)
3
keep(verb, hold, control, order, run)
2
advise(verb, take, control, work, show)
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attend(verb, control, order, show, run)
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coordinate(verb, control, order, set)
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crack the whip(verb, expression, idiom, order, run)
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deal with(verb, expression, take, control, work)
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domineer(verb, control, order, run, determine)
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have authority(verb, expression, idiom, control, determine)
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have power(verb, expression, control, determine, direct)
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instruct(verb, state, control, order, charge)
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lay down the law(verb, expression, idiom, state, control)
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maneuver(verb, take, control, work, show)
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ordain(verb, state, control, order, run)
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overshadow(verb, control, run, direct, rule)
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ply(verb, take, control, work, accept)
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preponderate(verb, control, order, run, direct)
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reign over(verb, expression, control, run, determine)
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ride herd on(verb, expression, idiom, control, order)
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run things(verb, expression, move, take, control)
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