bargaining chip

Example Sentences

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The Justice Department called the statement “strongarming,” but Powell’s legal counsel disputed the characterization, saying his resignation was never meant to be used as a bargaining chip.

From Barron's

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

From Barron's

Lai added that the United States did not need to "to frame Taiwan as a bargaining chip in any discussions with China".

From Barron's

The Chinese government soon eased those stricter measures but analysts say it is using its dominance as a key bargaining chip in trade talks with Washington.

From BBC

But in a statement, the MPs and peers targeted said they did not want to be "used as a bargaining chip" and would rather remain sanctioned.

From BBC