lever

Example Sentences

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Over time, however, the effort required for that option gradually increased, while the low-reward lever remained unchanged.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Sentencing her, Judge Jason Taylor KC said: "Blinded by your greed you persistently and manipulatively pulled whatever lever you thought necessary to fund your extravagant lifestyle."

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Quite the opposite: Spoelstra pulled every lever he could to let his player pursue Bryant’s iconic mark.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

The most visible lever is the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, created after the 1970s oil embargo.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

A ticket machine spat out red slips to anyone who pulled its lever.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton