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pull strings::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | manipulate, pull wires |
| Type of | act upon, influence, work |
Examples of pull strings
pull strings
They pull strings for access to places that are off-limits to the general public.
From the latimes.com
In December, Klein tried to pull strings behind the scenes to anoint his successor.
From the sacbee.com
No one doubted that Mr Lee continued to pull strings from behind the scenes.
From the economist.com
When it's hard to get a cardiology appointment, we get on the phone and pull strings.
From the latimes.com
He also asked Tony Blair, by then Middle East envoy, to pull strings.
From the guardian.co.uk
He may, however, prefer to stay in the background and pull strings.
From the economist.com
This will be a good test of his ability to pull strings.
From the post-gazette.com
I needed to pull strings like wild to get that completed.
From the iftomm2003.com
Some probably tried to pull strings and get their hands on it long before the official rollout on Saturday.
From the chron.com
