leverage

Example Sentences

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Had the crew member been captured, Iran would have had a point of leverage with the U.S. and a valuable wartime propaganda prize.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Given high annual BDC fees that can run five percentage points or more, the managers need to use leverage in order to pay dividends that run at close to 10%.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

The critics argue Lemssouguer relies heavily on borrowed money, or leverage, to boost profits, a strategy prone to backfiring.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

As its NAV has fallen, its leverage ratio has risen, Moody’s noted.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 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