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leverage

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


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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

That unfairly undermines TV owners’ leverage in ad sales, damaging their valuations over time, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 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

But no, it is Lammy's relationship with the vice-president the government has sought to leverage.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

She couldn’t drop down into the water for leverage.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers




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