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lever

[lev-er, lee-ver] / ˈlɛv ər, ˈli vər /




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The remaining 35% of idle capacity gives Meta an additional monetization lever.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

“The yen carry trade is the global liquidity lever almost no one watches until it moves,” said Michael Gayed, portfolio manager of The Free Markets ETF.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

“The company has never posted a full year’s worth of profit, and this is the one lever they can pull to rightsize things,” Drury said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

Innovation in building techniques might be the next lever they can pull.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

I jiggle the lever, but it is firmly locked.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson




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