144 entries under rule topic. ×

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prescribe(verb, state, control, order, determine)
4
prevail(verb, control, order, run, determine)
4
pull the strings(verb, expression, idiom, control, run)
4
quarterback(verb, control, show, run, direct)
4
run the show(verb, expression, idiom, control, order)
4
tame(verb, hold, run, direct)
4
wield(verb, take, control, work, accept)
3
carry on(verb, expression, phrasal verb, control, order)
3
charge(noun, verb, determine, direct)
3
exercise authority(verb, expression, idiom, run, direct)
3
incline(verb, move, hold, control, place)
3
keep(verb, hold, control, order, run)
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advise(verb, take, control, work, show)
2
deal with(verb, expression, take, control, work)
2
domineer(verb, control, order, run, determine)
2
have authority(verb, expression, idiom, control, determine)
2
have power(verb, expression, control, determine, direct)
2
have the say(verb, expression, idiom, control, run)
2
instruct(verb, state, control, order, charge)
2
lay down the law(verb, expression, idiom, state, control)
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