4
twiddle(verb, touch, handle, try, sense)
3
bring into play(verb, expression, idiom, control, work)
3
bring to bear(verb, expression, idiom, control, work)
3
direct(verb, take, control, go, work)
3
discharge(verb, operate, administer, exert)
3
exploit(verb, take, control, work, accept)
3
flap
3
flaunt(verb, show, handle, display, shake)
3
hold up
3
life
3
put out(verb, expression, phrasal verb, work, cause)
3
run(verb, control, go, work, accept)
3
superintend(verb, control, run, maintain, determine)
3
sway(verb, control, determine, direct, rule)
3
touch(verb, touch, handle, try, sense)
3
wag(verb, show, twist, shake, fly)
2
administer(verb, take, control, go, work)
2
agitate(verb, agitation)
2
bandy
2
bestow(verb, take, control, work, accept)
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