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rule over(verb, expression, phrasal verb, control, direct)
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sap
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seduce(verb, draw, influence, trick, charm)
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sell(verb, control, influence, persuade, affect)
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shake
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shake up
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smash
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snow(verb, draw, influence, trick, charm)
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snowed(verb, spread, tempt, jiving, deride)
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soaping(verb, spread, charm, tempt, jiving)
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soft soap
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soften
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soothe(verb, pacify, sweeten)
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spread it on(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, draw)
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squash
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strike(verb, control, direct, influence, persuade)
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subdue
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suck in(verb, expression, phrasal verb, control, direct)
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suck up to(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, satisfy)
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supple
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