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leverage n. [
purchase] the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever
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leverage v. supplement with leverage; "leverage the money that is already available"
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leverage n. strategic advantage; power to act effectively; "relatively small groups can sometimes exert immense political leverage"
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leverage v. provide with leverage; "We need to leverage this company"
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leverage n. [
leveraging] investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses)
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