7
exert(verb, control, make, go, work)
7
keep(verb, support, control, order, go)
7
lock(verb, continue, stay, extend, sustain)
7
progress(verb, move, go, work, run)
7
superintend(verb, control, work, keep, run)
6
actuate(verb, go, run, direct, start)
6
apply(verb, take, control, work, accept)
6
effect(verb, move, act, make, close)
6
execute(verb, move, act, control, make)
6
hold(verb, control, maintain, continue, stay)
6
make(verb, move, act, close, work)
6
ordain(verb, support, control, order, go)
6
preside(verb, move, control, work, develop)
6
utilize(verb, take, control, make, work)
5
accomplish(verb, move, act, make, close)
5
achieve(verb, move, act, make, close)
5
carry(verb, act, go, give, transport)
5
carry out(verb, expression, phrasal verb, move, act)
5
cause(verb, move, act, control, make)
5
cut(verb, part, set, separate, divide)
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