catbird seat
Example Sentences
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Chevron’s catbird seat in the region is the culmination of Wirth’s yearslong effort to persuade Washington that his company is a stabilizing force that prevents China from controlling strategically important oil fields.
These people and institutions are in the catbird seat of economic policy now.
From Los Angeles Times
It sounds as if Musk is really in this catbird seat.
From Slate
In the meantime, Catalent and Thermo are "in the catbird seat" leading the market due to their existing capabilities, said Barclays analyst Luke Sergott.
From Reuters
Sen. Murray will be in the catbird seat making decisions on what legislation is included in the appropriations bills for the benefit of the country and our state.
From Seattle Times
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