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lever

[lev-er, lee-ver] / ˈlɛv ər, ˈli vər /




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Therefore, "the most immediate lever" for airlines to preserve their operating margins is to "pass on the increased costs to ticket prices".

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Over time, however, the effort required for that option gradually increased, while the low-reward lever remained unchanged.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Is Verstappen's threat to quit a lever to alter rules?

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“This is the most important nonmilitary lever the U.A.E. have to play against the Iranians,” Krieg said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

He waved at an assistant, who pulled a big lever.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell




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