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bend(noun, verb, move, place, go)
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boss(verb, control, person, run, determine)
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captain(noun, verb, control, order, drive)
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carry on(verb, expression, phrasal verb, control, order)
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cause(verb, move, control, make, go)
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come before(verb, expression, phrasal verb, precedence)
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convince(verb, activity, move, make, force)
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convoy(noun, verb, show, direct, see)
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dean(noun, person, guide, head, leader)
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diva(heavy, worthy)
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driving force
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forerun(verb, head, anticipate, presage, herald)
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get(verb, take, make, direct, encourage)
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give(verb, make, turn, allow, perform)
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go on(verb, expression, phrasal verb, move, action)
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hand(verb, make, go, end, secure)
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heroine(noun, person, character, hero)
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instruct(verb, state, order, charge, show)
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leader(noun, person, character, guide, model)
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leading man(noun, expression, star, production)
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