Libya holds considerable leverage over the European Union because of the migration issue.
Although not one of Asean's 10 members, China counts Cambodia as a key ally and holds tremendous leverage in the region through its economic might, diplomatic clout and an increasingly muscular military.
But even from the sidelines, Romney holds serious leverage over the direction of the Republican primary -- more sway than many of the candidates themselves.
Paul also never held much leverage, with two seasons left on his contract.
John Elway also held further leverage, having been drafted the year before by the New York Yankees as an outfielder.
Suddenly holding some leverage, Wells told two YES Network broadcasters on Sunday that he wanted the Yankees to pick up his $6 million option for 2004.
While the task force itself does not have subpoena power, the regulatory agencies involved hold powerful leverage through their ability to cut off financing to groups that fail to comply.
WASHINGTON — The White House said on Monday that it was exploring new sanctions against Syria — mostly involving the assets of top officials around President Bashar al-Assad — but officials acknowledged that the country was already under so many sanctions that the United States held little leverage.
NBC would seem to hold considerable leverage in this long-term relationship, which should act as a guarantee against the possibility that the price of retaining its rights will force it to walk away, as it did with the N.F.L. in 1998.
There are still many battles in front of Mrs. Gongadze, but she continues to hold great leverage over Mr. Kuchma, for as long as she finds fault with the forensic tests on the body discovered in November and refuses to bury it, Mr. Kuchma remains under pressure to acknowledge that a murder was committed and mount a credible investigation, something he seems loath to do.
