171 entries under use topic. ×

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oversee(verb, control, order, keep, run)
9
regulate(verb, control, order, work, accept)
8
exercise(verb, take, act, control, make)
8
guide(verb, take, control, order, work)
8
ply(verb, take, control, go, work)
8
steer(verb, take, control, order, go)
7
exert(verb, control, make, go, work)
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keep(verb, support, control, order, go)
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superintend(verb, control, work, keep, run)
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apply(verb, take, control, work, accept)
6
effect(verb, move, act, make, close)
6
execute(verb, move, act, control, make)
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hold(verb, control, maintain, continue, stay)
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ordain(verb, support, control, order, go)
6
preside(verb, move, control, work, develop)
6
utilize(verb, take, control, make, work)
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carry out(verb, expression, phrasal verb, move, act)
5
exploit(verb, move, take, control, work)
5
govern(verb, take, control, order, work)
5
officiate(verb, move, act, control, work)
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