144 entries under rule topic. ×

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force(verb, control, determine, direct)
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get the better of(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, hold)
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have upper hand(verb, expression, idiom, control, run)
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helm(verb, move, control, drive, run)
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hold dominion(verb, expression, run, direct)
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hold office(verb, expression, control, run, determine)
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hold purse strings(verb, expression, idiom, run, direct)
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keep under thumb(verb, expression, idiom, control, run)
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lead by the nose(verb, expression, idiom, control, run)
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lead the way(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, control)
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monopolize(verb, control, run, direct)
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occupy throne(verb, expression, run, direct)
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oppress(verb, control, determine, direct)
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outshine(verb, control, run, direct)
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overbear(verb, control, run, determine, direct)
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overlook(verb, run, direct, lead)
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override(verb, control, determine, direct)
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play first fiddle(verb, expression, idiom, control, run)
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prevail over(verb, expression, upset, control, run)
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produce(verb, move, control, run, draw)
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