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pull strings

"Pull strings" is an idiomatic expression that means to exert influence or manipulate circumstances, often behind the scenes, to achieve a desired outcome. Here are a few examples using the phrase:

  1. "She managed to secure a job offer by pulling some strings with a former colleague who worked at the company."

  2. "The wealthy businessman had enough connections to pull strings and have the charges against him dropped."

  3. "In order to get her child into the prestigious school, the influential parent pulled some strings with the admissions committee."

  4. "The manager pulled some strings to ensure that her favorite employee received the promotion."

In these examples, "pulling strings" refers to using personal connections, influence, or manipulation to achieve a particular result or gain an advantage in a situation.

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