as in influence
the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly
lacking much of the leverage it once had, the union is now being forced to make some concessions
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as in to use
to take unfair advantage of
a reality show contestant who's trying to leverage her 15 minutes of fame
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Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 19 Oct. 2024
That money gives the federal government enormous leverage over hospitals and other medical providers.
—Noam M. Levey, CBS News, 17 Oct. 2024
Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2024
As part of Brask Inc., a leading AI content company, Rask AI leverages cutting-edge generative AI technologies to revolutionize content creation and customization.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
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Noun
That gives them leverage over other county offices, which are tasked with duties such as law enforcement, prosecution, tax collections, property assessments and more.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 19 Oct. 2024
That money gives the federal government enormous leverage over hospitals and other medical providers.
—Noam M. Levey, CBS News, 17 Oct. 2024
Verb
He’ll be joined by Diana Williams, the CEO and co-founder of Kinetic Energy Entertainment, a media venture that specializes in finding ways to leverage culturally meaningful IP.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2024
As part of Brask Inc., a leading AI content company, Rask AI leverages cutting-edge generative AI technologies to revolutionize content creation and customization.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
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Such influence operations are expected through the inauguration.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
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Janelle also had a major influence on Kidman's style.Rachel Flynn, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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The group might use, in some states, party registration, or in Michigan public data about which party ballot a voter requested in a primary.Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 2 Nov. 2024
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The trim that frames the load area uses different grades of plastic, such as polypropylene.Jason Barlow, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
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But Trump has embraced a curious menagerie of B-list rappers and questionable influencers thought to hold sway among young Black men.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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The collection featured holographic tanks, which appeared to capture the movement and energy of nature photography, and laser-cut and 3D-printed flowers on the garments, mimicking the natural sway of a field in the wind.Ritu Upadhyay, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
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As the moon and Neptune clash, someone seeks to exploit your altruism!USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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Instead, the Trump Organization was quick to exploit its boss’s time as president, a practice that has continued for years now.Zach Everson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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While deepfakes can be hard to identify, several key warning signs can help spot content that might be manipulated.Matt Hocking, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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But who can possibly be manipulating this all behind the scenes?Pete Hammond, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2024
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When the Brazilian was racially abused at the Mestalla in Valencia back in May 2023, the ground's lower tier was closed for five matches later reduced to three, while a trio of fans were sentenced to eight months in prison and banned from attending matches there for life.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Advertisement Ketamine is a legal medication commonly used as an anesthetic, but is also abused recreationally for its calming and dissociative effects.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Leverage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leverage. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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