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leverage

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


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Entry-level workers often feel a lack of professional leverage and a concern that self-advocacy might cost them a position, which can result in a hesitant approach when discussing salary.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

These new perpetual futures, unlike traditional contracts, lack expiration dates and allow leverage, signaling Kalshi’s ambition to be a major derivatives exchange.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

“We can’t wait to unlock the power and leverage we know we have in this company.”

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

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

He was big enough to provide the leverage and power that a great crew needs in the middle of the boat, and he never seemed to believe he was beaten, even if he was.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown




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