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impose something
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incline(verb, place, set, run, direct)
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insist(verb, order, maintain, claim, expect)
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institute(verb, order, place, set, force)
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jump on(expression, criticize, reprimand, reproach, taunt)
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keep aft(expression, criticize, reprimand, reproach, rate)
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keep under thumb(verb, expression, idiom, control, run)
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lay down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, state, order)
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lead by the nose(verb, expression, idiom, control, run)
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lecture(abuse, scorn, insult, reprimand, reproach)
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light into(expression, reprimand, reproach, taunt, rebuke)
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mark out(verb, expression, phrasal verb, order, set)
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monopolize(verb, control, run, direct, rule)
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nag(criticize, reprimand, reproach, rate, taunt)
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objurate(criticize, reprimand, reproach, rate, taunt)
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occupy throne(verb, expression, control, order, run)
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outshine(verb, control, run, direct, rule)
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overbear(verb, control, run, direct, rule)
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oversee(verb, control, order, run, direct)
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overshadow(verb, control, run, direct, rule)
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