I caught that hand, clasping it with my fingers, squeezing it, seeking leverage on the knife.

Desperately she braced one foot on the mat and pushed, seeking leverage.

And Mr. Malone said the two companies were simply seeking leverage to negotiate similar distribution agreements with Time Warner.

He seeks leverage for his clients like a barracuda.

McParland sought leverage over Adams to force him to re-affirm the confession.

Hyder, who was seeking diplomatic leverage against the Marathas, wanted an alliance of mutual defence and offence.

When they have felt ignored by government, the groups have repeatedly sought leverage over the project by suing.

The muscles tensed at once, all along the length of the two arms, springing into sharp definition as they shifted in their seats, seeking leverage.

Now he is attacking my wife and steed in lieu of me, seeking leverage.

Terry said, pumping his flips frantically, toes digging in the sheets, 'seeking leverage.