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50 entries under govern topic. ×

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direct(verb, order, go, work, run)
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domineer(verb, order, run, direct, rule)
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execute(verb, run, direct, manage, conduct)
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head(verb, run, direct, rule, lead)
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hold sway(verb, expression, order, run, restrain)
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lay down the law(verb, expression, idiom, order, run)
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lead(verb, order, run, direct, rule)
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manage(verb, order, go, work, run)
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order(verb, run, direct, lead, manage)
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oversee(verb, run, direct, rule, lead)
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predominate(verb, order, run, direct, rule)
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preponderate(verb, order, run, lead, manage)
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preside(verb, order, run, restrain, lead)
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pull the strings(verb, expression, idiom, go, work)
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pull the wires(verb, expression, idiom, go, work)
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regulate(verb, order, run, rule, lead)
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render(verb, run, direct, manage, conduct)
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ride herd on(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, run)
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rule the roost(verb, expression, idiom, order, run)
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sit on top of(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, order)
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