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Grammar lesson

A grammar lesson on the important distinction between transitive and intransitive verbs:

To Manage

Verb (transitive)

To bring about or succeed in accomplishing (a goal or task)

To dominate or influence (a person)

To direct, govern, or control (an institution or situation)

Verb (intransitive)

To continue to function, progress, or succeed, usually despite hardship or difficulty.

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