leverage

Example Sentences

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Once a pregnancy begins, a surrogate holds little leverage if payments aren’t forthcoming.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Argentina’s fragmented Congress typically wields strong leverage over presidents who lack a majority, forcing them to negotiate constantly with provincial power brokers to avoid paralysis.

From The Wall Street Journal

China currently controls around 90% of the world’s refined supply of rare earths, giving it significant leverage over the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

You can see where this last factor, leverage, might unduly flatter the ROE of overborrowers.

From Barron's