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Sleek finds it far harder work than fortune-making; but he pursues his Will-o'-the-Wisp with untiring energy.
THE PIT TOWN CORONET, VOLUME I (OF 3)CHARLES JAMES WILLS
All along the highways and by-paths of our literature we encounter much that pertains to this "queen of plants."
These differences of interests will lead to disputes, ill blood, and finally to separation.
His nose was hooked and rather large, his eyes were blue, bright as steel, and set a trifle wide.
ST. MARTIN'S SUMMERRAFAEL SABATINI
I looked round to see where our help was most wanted, and was about to lead them forward, when I heard the voice of the Alcalde.
Sympathising with its desires, Benjy changed his posture, and managed just to touch the nose of his enemy.
THE GIANT OF THE NORTHR.M. BALLANTYNE
John was baptizing at a large pool called Ænon-by-Saleim,—probably allegorical, meaning “Fountain of Repose.”
SOLOMON AND SOLOMONIC LITERATUREMONCURE DANIEL CONWAY
The sewing-machine made a resounding clatter in the room; it was of a ponderous, by-gone make.
THE AWAKENING AND SELECTED SHORT STORIESKATE CHOPIN
He walked first to one side, and then the other, rooting in the dirt with his funny, rubbery nose.
SQUINTY THE COMICAL PIGRICHARD BARNUM
He was mounted on a spirited horse and his manner showed he was ready for any kind of an adventure, no matter where it might lead.
THE COURIER OF THE OZARKSBYRON A. DUNN
WORDS RELATED TO LEAD BY THE NOSE
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- dictate
- direct
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- subject
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- dictate
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- eclipse
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- hold sway over
- influence
- keep under thumb
- lay down the law
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- manage
- monopolize
- outshine
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- rule the roost
- run
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- bend
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- intimidate
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- menace
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- run the show
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- call the shots
- command
- control
- detract from
- dictate
- direct
- domineer
- eclipse
- handle
- have upper hand
- head
- hold sway over
- influence
- keep under thumb
- lay down the law
- lead
- lead by the nose
- manage
- monopolize
- outshine
- overbear
- overrule
- overshadow
- play first fiddle
- predominate
- prevail
- prevail over
- reign
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- rule
- rule the roost
- run
- run the show
- sit on top of
- subject
- subjugate
- superabound
- sway
- tyrannize
- bias
- brainwash
- carry
- conduct
- control
- crack
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- dispose
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- govern
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- incline
- induce
- inspire
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- move
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- persuade
- predispose
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- rule
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- sell
- soften up
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- suck in
- touch
- whitewash
- win over
- work on
- bias
- brainwash
- carry
- conduct
- control
- crack
- direct
- dispose
- dominate
- get
- govern
- guide
- hold sway over
- hook
- impact on
- impress
- incline
- induce
- inspire
- lead by the nose
- manage
- move
- overrule
- persuade
- predispose
- prevail on
- put across
- reign
- rule
- rule over
- sell
- soften up
- strike
- suck in
- touch
- whitewash
- win over
- work on
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