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exact(verb, order, place, set, charge)
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forbid(verb, order, set, charge, check)
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force upon(verb, expression, phrasal verb, order, place)
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give directions(verb, expression, order, set, charge)
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give orders(verb, expression, order, set, charge)
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govern(verb, state, control, order, place)
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grant(verb, order, set, charge, check)
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head(verb, control, run, direct, rule)
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hold sway(verb, expression, control, order, run)
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impose(verb, state, order, set, charge)
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inflict(verb, order, place, set, charge)
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influence(verb, control, place, set, run)
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inhibit(verb, order, set, charge, check)
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instruct(verb, state, order, set, charge)
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interdict(verb, order, set, charge, check)
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lead(verb, state, control, order, place)
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manage(verb, state, control, order, run)
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oblige(verb, order, place, set, charge)
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ordain(verb, state, order, place, set)
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order(verb, state, control, place, set)
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