bargaining chip
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of bargaining chip
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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Mamdani has already endorsed her, robbing himself of a valuable bargaining chip.
From Barron's
Lai added that the United States did not need to "to frame Taiwan as a bargaining chip in any discussions with China".
From Barron's
The Chinese government soon eased those stricter measures but analysts say it is using its dominance as a key bargaining chip in trade talks with Washington.
From BBC
But in a statement, the MPs and peers targeted said they did not want to be "used as a bargaining chip" and would rather remain sanctioned.
From BBC
It alleges the cases were filed in plaintiff-friendly jurisdictions and used as “bargaining chips” by the firms, which would agree to dismiss them in negotiating a settlement.
From Los Angeles Times
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