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leverage

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


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China has boosted its domestic AI chip industry in response, and could be hoping to use its control over rare earths as leverage at the summit on Thursday and Friday.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

NFL games give major leverage to TV station groups when they are negotiating new carriage deals from cable and satellite providers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Chairman Pony Ma in March highlighted OpenClaw’s flexibility and efficiency, saying that the agentic AI assistant allows Tencent to leverage its ecosystem strength to compete on multiple fronts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

"France is looking to leverage already recognisable commercial brands, cultural presence and its weight in the European Union to mobilise economic initiatives," she explained.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

He picked one out and they turned it over, using the roots for leverage, until they got it half floating in the water.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy




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