bargaining chip

Example Sentences

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Mamdani has already endorsed her, robbing himself of a valuable bargaining chip.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has also condemned the threat of tariffs saying they should "not be a bargaining chip in place of reasonable dialogue between partners".

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

John Swinney said additional duties should not be used as a "bargaining chip" in discussions between trade partners.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026

But he didn’t mince words in describing how airlines became a bargaining chip during the shutdown negotiations.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 12, 2025

"If he did," Ishtar said coolly, "he'd have no bargaining chip with you, now, would he?"

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda