2
guide(verb, control, order, run, maintain)
2
handle(verb, control, go, work, keep)
2
head(verb, control, run, maintain, direct)
2
head up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, control, keep)
2
hold sway(verb, expression, control, order, run)
2
hold sway over(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, control)
2
hold the reins(verb, expression, idiom, order, go)
2
influence(verb, control, go, work, keep)
2
instruct(verb, control, run, maintain, direct)
2
keep under thumb(verb, expression, idiom, control, run)
2
lead by the nose(verb, expression, idiom, control, run)
2
manipulate(verb, control, go, work, run)
2
overbear(verb, control, run, direct, rule)
2
overlook(verb, control, run, direct, rule)
2
overrule(verb, control, order, run, direct)
2
pilot(verb, control, go, work, run)
2
predominate(verb, control, order, run, direct)
2
preponderate(verb, control, order, run, direct)
2
preside(verb, control, order, run, maintain)
2
prevail(verb, control, order, run, direct)
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