leverage
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While leverage can lead to exponential gains, critics warn it can also magnify losses.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Former employees of the Perfect Child said the company’s high prices gave it leverage in negotiations with insurers, and while it didn’t join health-plan networks it often contracted to take single cases.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
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
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
The message was clear: Mia would not try to sell them; she would not share them or hold them for some future leverage.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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