| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [to-vb] control [prep] the [noun sg] | 115 |
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| 2 | [to-vb] control of the [noun sg] | 80 |
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| 3 | to take control [prep] the [noun sg] | 26 |
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| 4 | [to-vb] control over the [noun sg] | 25 |
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| 5 | to gain control [prep] the [noun sg] | 10 |
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| 6 | to regain control [prep] the [noun sg] | 10 |
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| 7 | to keep control [prep] the [noun sg] | 8 |
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| 8 | to retain control [prep] the [noun sg] | 7 |
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| 9 | to maintain control [prep] the [noun sg] | 7 |
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| 10 | to seize control [prep] the [noun sg] | 6 |
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| 11 | [to-vb] control [prep] the situation | 6 |
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