At the same time, cities have also lost much political leverage.

If that was true, Angus had suddenly lost his leverage.

Has Miller lost leverage in negotiations by waiting this long to sign?

Now, with the deal off, American negotiators have lost considerable leverage.

The feudal estates lost their leverage over the cases of state.

"If you go directly to the president, you lose leverage for later on," he said.

But by settling so quickly, they have lost leverage in obtaining further measures to protect investors.

Policymakers also argue that without aid, Washington loses influence and leverage.

If he told them no one else knew, he lost leverage, but their safety Dave hit him in the stomach again.

They say they cannot afford to lose leverage with such an important neighbor.