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dominate(verb, control, order, run, direct)
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domineer(verb, control, order, run, direct)
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dress down(expression, reprimand, reproach, taunt, rebuke)
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eclipse(verb, control, run, direct, rule)
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establish(verb, order, place, set, charge)
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execute(verb, control, order, set, run)
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exercise authority(verb, expression, control, order, run)
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expostulate(criticize, reprimand, reproach, rate, taunt)
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fix(verb, order, place, set, charge)
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force(place, set, charge, exact, expose)
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give a talking-to(expression, idiom, criticize, reprimand, reproach)
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give a talking to(expression, idiom, abuse, scorn, insult)
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guide(verb, state, control, order, run)
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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 up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, control, order)
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hold dominion(verb, expression, control, order, run)
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hold office(verb, expression, control, order, run)
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hold sway over(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, control)
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hold the reins(verb, expression, idiom, order, run)
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