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govern(verb, control, run, direct, rule)
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handle(verb, control, run, direct, rule)
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have upper hand(verb, expression, idiom, control, run)
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head(verb, control, run, direct, rule)
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hobble(verb, suppress, subject, bind, dominate)
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hold(verb, suppress, subject, bind, dominate)
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hold sway(verb, expression, defeat, subdue, overpower)
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hold sway over(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, control)
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indenture(verb, suppress, subject, bind, dominate)
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influence(verb, control, run, direct, rule)
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kick around(verb, expression, phrasal verb, defeat, rule)
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lay down the law(verb, expression, idiom, control, run)
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lead(verb, control, run, direct, rule)
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manage(verb, control, run, direct, rule)
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monopolize(verb, control, run, direct, rule)
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oppress(verb, suppress, subject, exclude, bind)
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outshine(verb, control, run, direct, rule)
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overcome(verb, defeat, subdue, overpower, conquer)
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overrule(verb, control, run, direct, rule)
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overshadow(verb, control, run, direct, rule)
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