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hold sway over(expression, idiom, control, run, direct)
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influence(verb, control, run, direct, rule)
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keep under thumb(expression, idiom, control, run, direct)
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lay down the law(expression, idiom, control, run, direct)
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lead by the nose(expression, idiom, control, run, direct)
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manage(verb, control, run, direct, rule)
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master
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monopolize(verb, control, run, direct, rule)
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outrank
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outshine(verb, control, run, direct, rule)
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overbear(verb, control, run, direct, rule)
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override
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overrule(verb, control, run, direct, rule)
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overshadow(verb, control, run, direct, rule)
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precede
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precedence
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prevail over(expression, control, run, direct, rule)
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rank
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reign(verb, control, run, direct, rule)
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rule(verb, control, run, direct, lead)
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