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leverage (n.)the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever;
leverage (n.)strategic advantage; power to act effectively;
relatively small groups can sometimes exert immense political leverage
leverage (n.)investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses);
Synonyms: leveraging
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