leverage
Example Sentences
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That could increase pressure on speculators with leveraged positions to sell in order to maintain the proper margin for futures contracts expiring in March.
From Barron's
Decentralized operations, a strong balance sheet, modest leverage and a culture of trust all served one purpose: preserving judgment under stress.
From MarketWatch
Decentralized operations, a strong balance sheet, modest leverage and a culture of trust all served one purpose: preserving judgment under stress.
From MarketWatch
Once a pregnancy begins, a surrogate holds little leverage if payments aren’t forthcoming.
The complaint alleges that Perry engaged in a pattern of inappropriate behavior over several years and leveraged his enormous influence in the entertainment industry to maintain control over the relationship.
From Salon
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