bargaining chip

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Observers see her as a potential bargaining chip in negotiations with Tehran for the release of French nationals Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, who are still waiting to leave Iran.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Mamdani has already endorsed her, robbing himself of a valuable bargaining chip.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

The Chinese government soon eased those stricter measures but analysts say it is using its dominance as a key bargaining chip in trade talks with Washington.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

But he didn’t mince words in describing how airlines became a bargaining chip during the shutdown negotiations.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 12, 2025

“I won’t have that kind of bargaining chip in your possession.”

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan