pull strings

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Verb pull strings has 1 sense

manipulate, pull strings, pull wires - influence or control shrewdly or deviously; "He manipulated public opinion in his favor"
--₁ is one way to influence, act upon, work
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody

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Pull Strings

Definition: To exert influence or manipulate someone in order to achieve a desired outcome.

Part of Speech: Verb phrase

Sense 1: To use personal connections or influence to get something done.

Example Sentence 1: He was able to pull strings and get his brother a job at the company.

Example Sentence 2: The senator pulled some strings and secured funding for the new hospital.

Sense 2: To manipulate a situation or individual to gain an advantage.

Example Sentence 1: The mastermind behind the heist pulled all the strings, ensuring everything went according to plan.

Example Sentence 2: She knew how to pull the right strings to get her way with the strict teacher.

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