in the pocket of (someone)

idiom

disapproving

: under someone's control or influence

researchers/scientists who are in the pocket of pharmaceutical companies

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The teen was then handcuffed and searched, and officers discovered a gun with an extended clip in the pocket of his jacket. —

Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024 Put this coin-sized Bluetooth tracker just about anywhere — in the pocket of a special jacket or on the TV remote — and always know where to find it via Apple’s Find My app. —

Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024 In many ways, that was the perfect response from a generational player who went to bed in sole possession of 10th place on the NHL’s all-time scoring list and with 1,000 assists in the pocket of his pajamas. —

Rob Rossi, The Athletic, 12 Apr. 2024 One tester threw this hat in the pocket of a hydration vest to always have on-hand, even during summer mountain running. —

Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in the pocket of (someone)

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