11
conduce(verb, support, move, control, go)
11
dominate(verb, control, order, run, determine)
11
drive(verb, move, action, act, make)
11
introduce(verb, move, control, make, go)
11
surpass(verb, move, act, movement, quality)
11
tether(noun, chain, bridle, fastening, rope)
11
tip(noun, charge, taste, sign, idea)
10
accompany(verb, move, take, act, control)
10
be in front(verb, expression, idiom)
10
contribute(verb, move, control, go, give)
10
entice(verb, activity, get, encourage, draw)
10
incline(verb, move, control, get, place)
10
preside(verb, control, order, run, direct)
10
prompt(noun, verb, move, control, make)
10
superintend(verb, control, show, run, determine)
10
wind(noun, verb, move, action, act)
9
advantage(noun, support, hold, break, drop)
9
edge(noun, verb, support, hold, break)
9
first(adjective, position, top, excellent, fine)
9
leading(noun, adjective, excellent, prize, head)
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