196 entries under direct topic. ×

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call the shots(verb, expression, idiom, state, control)
5
check(noun, verb, control, force, power)
5
curb(noun, verb, control, force, power)
5
instruct(verb, state, control, order, charge)
5
pilot(verb, control, order, show, run)
5
restrain(verb, run, determine, lead)
5
steer(verb, control, order, show, run)
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force(noun, verb, control, charge, power)
4
head up(verb, expression, control, run)
4
hold sway over(verb, expression, idiom, control, run)
4
preside over(verb, expression, phrasal verb, control, order)
4
rule over(verb, expression, phrasal verb, control)
4
run the show(verb, expression, idiom, control, run)
3
be in charge(verb, control, run, determine)
3
be in power(verb, control, run, determine)
3
bias(noun, verb, nature, control, change)
3
dispose(verb, control, order, change, set)
3
manipulate(verb, control, change, run, maintain)
3
operate(verb, control, order, run, maintain)
3
oppress(verb, control, determine, lead)
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