bargaining chip
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of bargaining chip
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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Lilly also cautioned that the decision to return US alcohol back on the shelves ultimately rests with the provinces, not the Carney government, making it an unpredictable bargaining chip.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
The island is much more than a bargaining chip.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
In addition, Moscow has sought to use its support for Iran as a bargaining chip with Washington.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
Observers see her as a potential bargaining chip in negotiations with Tehran for the release of French nationals Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, who are still waiting to leave Iran.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
“I won’t have that kind of bargaining chip in your possession.”
From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan
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