| preponderate(verb, order, run, lead, manage) |
| preside(verb, order, run, restrain, lead) |
| pull the strings(verb, expression, idiom, go, work) |
| pull the wires(verb, expression, idiom, go, work) |
| push buttons(verb, expression, run, direct, rule) |
| quarterback(verb, run, direct, rule, lead) |
| regiment(verb, run, direct, rule, lead) |
| regulate(verb, order, run, rule, lead) |
| reign over(verb, expression, phrasal verb, run, direct) |
| render(verb, run, direct, manage, conduct) |
| ride herd on(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, run) |
| rule the roost(verb, expression, idiom, order, run) |
| run things(verb, expression, go, work, run) |
| shepherd |
| sit on top of(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, order) |
| subject(verb, run, direct, rule, lead) |
| subjugate(verb, run, direct, rule, lead) |
| superintend(verb, run, direct, rule, lead) |
| supervise(verb, run, direct, rule, lead) |
| take over(verb, expression, phrasal verb, order, run) |