Exercise control over Crossword Clue

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DOMINATE

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Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. raise in a relief
(adjective)
1. exceptionally good
(noun)
1. a circular rounded projection or protuberance
2. a leader in a political party who controls votes and dictates appointments

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

EXERCISE (noun)
1. systematic training by multiple repetitions
2. the act of using
EXERCISE (verb)
1. learn by repetition
2. do physical exercise
CONTROL (verb)
1. handle and cause to function
2. exercise authoritative control or power over
CONTROL (noun)
1. a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment
2. discipline in personal and social activities

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

DOMINATE
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Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
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