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72 entries under govern topic. ×

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dominate(verb, control, order, run, direct)
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domineer(verb, control, order, run, direct)
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eclipse(verb, control, run, direct, rule)
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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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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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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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monopolize(verb, control, run, direct, rule)
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outshine(verb, control, run, direct, rule)
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overbear(verb, control, run, direct, rule)
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overshadow(verb, control, run, direct, rule)
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play first fiddle(verb, expression, idiom, control, run)
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predominate(verb, control, order, run, direct)
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prescribe(verb, state, order, place, set)
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preside(verb, order, run, direct, rule)
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prevail(verb, control, order, run, direct)
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