What the Chinese want is technology, and they know how to use their leverage to get it.

"Using leverage isn't about whether you can force one side or another into doing something," the official said.

They noted that the funds did not use heavy leverage.

The trader had used leverage to build a very large position.

Asian countries are encouraged to do the same and to use their economic leverage in the process.

Western governments have so far preferred not to use their leverage.

"We're willing to use our leverage," said a senior administration official.

Banks are now more inclined to use their leverage when it comes to what gets built.

An offensive move to get by an opponent using leverage or strength.

Using leverage and a quick twist of her body, she flipped him over.