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72 entries under govern topic. ×
| dominate(verb, control, order, run, direct) | |
| domineer(verb, control, order, run, direct) | |
| eclipse(verb, control, run, direct, rule) | |
| guide(verb, state, control, order, run) | |
| handle(verb, control, run, direct, rule) | |
| have upper hand(verb, expression, idiom, control, run) | |
| hold sway over(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, control) | |
| hold the reins(verb, expression, idiom, order, run) | |
| keep under thumb(verb, expression, idiom, control, run) | |
| lay down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, state, order) | |
| lead by the nose(verb, expression, idiom, control, run) | |
| monopolize(verb, control, run, direct, rule) | |
| outshine(verb, control, run, direct, rule) | |
| overbear(verb, control, run, direct, rule) | |
| overshadow(verb, control, run, direct, rule) | |
| play first fiddle(verb, expression, idiom, control, run) | |
| predominate(verb, control, order, run, direct) | |
| prescribe(verb, state, order, place, set) | |
| preside(verb, order, run, direct, rule) | |
| prevail(verb, control, order, run, direct) |
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