How to use "leverage" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "leverage" in popular movie and book plots

  • Sinclair is interrogated by the gang's leader, Sol, who plans to use her as leverage to cross the wall and invade England.  - Doomsday (2008 film)
  • Snyder develops a plan to kidnap the boys to use them as leverage to get Douglas to back off.  - 3 Ninjas (film)
  • She and Paul use her leverage to escape from Harry's domination.  - Born Yesterday (1950 film)
  • Kunthi uses this as leverage over them until Rukmani learns the truth and forgives Nathan.  - Nectar in a Sieve
  • As Deke's popularity grows, Glenda devises publicity stunts to leverage it.  - Loving You (1957 film)
  • However, his plan falls through when it is discovered that Silver has kidnapped Jim to have leverage against the captain.  - Muppet Treasure Island
  • They use hostages as leverage to force Picard to change course.  - Power Play (Star Trek: The Next Generation)
  • Johnny decides to use Liz as leverage against her stepfather.  - Johnny Eager
  • Goose does so and Homer uses his leverage to get himself some novelty items as well.  - Fat Man and Little Boy (The Simpsons)
  • They organize a trade so that the young woman can be taken captive and used as leverage to avoid further assaults.  - The New World (2005 film)
  • A general’s son is taken hostage and used as leverage to free a bandit leader.  - Come Drink with Me
  • Jimmy uses a tape of the DA's corrupt threats as leverage to escape the situation.  - Kiss of Death (1995 film)
  • The party is interrupted by Ursula's sister Morgana, who threatens to cause Melody harm, using her as leverage to get Triton's trident.  - The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea
  • Merlin escapes from the crystal cave, and decides to gain leverage over Luke by rescuing his mother from the Keep of the Four Worlds.  - Blood of Amber
  • She congratulates him on getting the leverage to pass a crime bill that in no way will help fight crime.  - The American President
  • Moon's leg is injured and Cogburn uses the injury as leverage to get information about Lucky Ned.  - True Grit (1969 film)

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