Directing
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Phlebotinum Overload: Electro is beaten by directing the energy from the hydroelectric plant into him, giving him more power than he can handle.
Source: Film / The Amazing Spider-Man 2 -
It was believed someone who could handle the stress of bargaining on Wall Street is likely to be good at directing air traffic in a carrier battle.
Source: Nerves of Steel -
A Mother to Her Men: Alexis learned to handle men from running a plantation with her grandfather, and tends to win the Undying Loyalty of the crew under her by directing with a kind word and a smile and by joining in with their work.
Source: Literature / Alexis Carew
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