400 entries under verb topic. ×

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exert(control, go, work, accept)
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utilize(noun, take, control, work)
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handle(hold, take, control, go)
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manipulate(noun, take, control, go)
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operate(noun, take, control, go)
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exercise(take, control, work, accept)
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brandish(noun, hold, control, show)
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ply(noun, take, control, go)
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use(noun, hold, take, control)
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employ(hold, take, control, work)
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swing(noun, take, control, work)
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flourish(noun, control, show, use)
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wave(noun, control, show, use)
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work(noun, take, control, go)
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shake(noun, control, show, use)
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control(take, go, work, accept)
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manage(hold, take, control, go)
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apply(take, control, work, accept)
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hold(take, control, consider, play)
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maintain(take, control, keep, run)
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