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have pull with

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  1. Have a means of gaining advantage with, have influence on, as in She had pull with several of the board members. [Colloquial; late 1800s]

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For the most part, she has partnered with corporate brands that have pull with retailers like Walmart and Target.

From The New Yorker • Sep. 21, 2015

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