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ordain(verb, state, control, order, run)
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overshadow(verb, control, run, direct)
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predispose(verb, hold, control, place, set)
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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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run things(verb, expression, move, take, control)
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sit on top of(expression, idiom, control, order, run)
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take over(expression, control, order, drive, run)
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assume command(verb, expression, run, direct)
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be in saddle(verb, run, direct, lead)
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be in the driver's seat(verb, idiom, exercise, over)
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bully(verb, run, direct, lead)
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call(verb, run, direct, lead)
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coach(verb, control, determine, direct)
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coerce(verb, control, determine, direct)
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conquer(verb, control, determine, direct)
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detract from(verb, expression, control, run, direct)
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directionalize(verb, hold, run, direct)
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eclipse(verb, control, run, direct)
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exercise power(verb, expression, control, determine, direct)
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