pull strings
Example Sentences
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The 56-year-old had no official post during his father's rule, but was speculated to be acting behind the scenes to pull strings at the heart of power in Iran.
From Barron's
The first simulation slot opened at seven, and my mom had pulled strings to get me in at the last minute.
From Literature
The government alleges Chinese officials pulled strings in return, such as enriching her husband’s lobster-export business, which they said pulled $15.8 million into the U.S.
She alleged in her lawsuit that a close friend of Labrada’s pulled strings to keep her out of the position.
From Los Angeles Times
Holly Aitchison, a playmaking fly-half, will get the chance to pull strings for the first time in the tournament after recovering from an ankle injury to take her place on the bench.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
