10
play(verb, move, take, control, go)
10
pull strings(verb, expression, idiom, move, change)
10
run(verb, control, go, work, accept)
9
wangle(verb, move, get, cause, direct)
9
direct(verb, take, control, go, change)
9
employ(verb, take, control, work, accept)
9
guide(verb, take, control, change, work)
9
command(verb, take, control, go, work)
9
touch(verb, control, meet, touch, smooth)
9
utilize(verb, take, control, work, accept)
8
cook(verb, move, go, work, run)
8
fake(verb, get, fix, arrange, prepare)
8
conduct(verb, take, control, go, change)
8
deal with(verb, expression, phrasal verb, take, control)
8
govern(verb, take, control, work, accept)
8
juggle(verb, take, get, arrange, prepare)
8
lead(verb, run, direct, rule, manage)
8
machinate(verb, move, change, work, cause)
8
twiddle(verb, touch, handle, try, sense)
7
arrange(verb, form, study, fix, develop)
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