bargaining chip

Example Sentences

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But there are concerns in Taipei over Washington's commitment after Trump recently suggested arms sales to the island could be a bargaining chip with China.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Lilly also cautioned that the decision to return US alcohol back on the shelves ultimately rests with the provinces, not the Carney government, making it an unpredictable bargaining chip.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

"Now it's no longer going to be able to use Lebanon as a bargaining chip."

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

In addition, Moscow has sought to use its support for Iran as a bargaining chip with Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

With only a small battery of ICBMs powerful enough to reach the United States, and none of them completely reliable, Khrushchev felt that he needed a much bigger bargaining chip with Kennedy.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau