leverage
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And with Arteta's status at an all-time high, the Gunners boss will know his leverage is also at its peak.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Whether Brian’s cousin is an attorney, local judge, the mayor of the town or the pope makes little difference here, except for exercising leverage with threats and intimidation.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
Yet while Iran is facing pressure at home, it continues to hold substantial leverage in talks abroad.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
In the United States, some employees with stock options have made it rich and retired early, while in Asia chip engineers are now using their "immense" leverage over companies to get their way, analysts say.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
Using the golpata branches for leverage, Neel hoisted himself into the open space.
From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins
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