leverage
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At the end of the Vietnam War, the U.S. dropped mines around the North Vietnamese port of Haiphong, effectively stopping supplies from moving through it and giving Washington some leverage in peace talks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Despite these concerns, the real-estate industry has much less political leverage than it did in the pre-Mamdani days.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Quality matters: Companies with strong cash flow, manageable leverage and pricing power are typically better positioned to navigate uneven growth and higher capital costs.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
That’s not exactly a ringing endorsement, notwithstanding all those he’s managed to leverage through his wealth.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
Branches reached for him, and he tried again, pressing the device against his body for leverage, then pushing the button hard.
From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner
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