Some people in the art world have suggested that the arrangement was meant to retain leverage over the institution.

He had hoped to retain leverage in the party by staying in the race, but he made few appearances, and his influence waned.

Pavlov had warned on Aug. 13 of a potential power vacuum, unless the centre retained sufficient economic leverage.

The two goals of propping up Mr. Yeltsin and retaining leverage in the islands issue "are not imcompatible," he said.

Reward the Soviet leader for behavior the West desires, and retain leverage.

It would retain leverage in Palestine and be able to tell the Syrian public that it had done more than the other Arab countries to help the Palestinians.

They argue that companies must retain leverage over some after-hours activities, like moonlighting for a competitor or marching in a demonstration against a company's product.

But even as a lame duck, he retains some significant power and leverage in Albany.

British Telecom, meanwhile, never seriously considered raising its bid for MCI, but as a major shareholder retained significant leverage over MCI.

Like it or not, the Saudis retain as much leverage as they ever have over global energy markets.