leverage
Example Sentences
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History serves as a stern reminder that key straits have always been used for leverage.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
The U.S. indictment of Castro, who holds no formal title in the government from which he retired as president in 2018, is meant to increase Trump’s leverage with Havana.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Stronger trade relationships with the rest of the world and China's dominance in rare earth minerals and advanced manufacturing have given him leverage.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
A $1 million home should give you leverage.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
He used the bed to leverage himself off the floor and shuffled to the window.
From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby
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