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leverage

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


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The Iranians, he said, were using the economic damage as leverage.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

He said Friday that he was hoping for a more lasting impasse, rather than a quick deal, in hopes it would give building owners some leverage to secure better terms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

“The lack of disclosure and contractual complexity of these arrangements makes it difficult for investors to interpret true economic leverage versus that reported on balance sheet,” Castagno’s team writes.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 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

If they considered me some sort of hero or holy man, it gave me useful leverage.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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