catbird seat
Example Sentences
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They are in the catbird seat to monetize AI.
From Barron's ● Jan. 9, 2026
Chevron’s catbird seat in the region is the culmination of Wirth’s yearslong effort to persuade Washington that his company is a stabilizing force that prevents China from controlling strategically important oil fields.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 20, 2025
These people and institutions are in the catbird seat of economic policy now.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2025
It sounds as if Musk is really in this catbird seat.
From Slate ● Aug. 1, 2025
“I do strongly believe Governor Abbott is in the catbird seat for re-election,” said Ray Sullivan, who was a senior adviser to Republican former Texas Governor Rick Perry.
From Reuters ● Oct. 13, 2021
