lever

Example Sentences

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One lever was low-reward -- mice needed six presses to get one drop of milk.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Last year it restricted rare-earth exports to Japan and used the threat of such restrictions as a lever against the U.S. before the two nations reached a truce.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 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

The Strait of Hormuz is Iran’s strongest lever.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

Her knockings were made by a floorboard on a lever that she pressed with her foot.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock