noun
a group of words that functions as a single unit of meaning and includes a verb and its subject
verb
a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being
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The CEO was able to pull strings to secure a meeting with the foreign investors.
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I can try to pull some strings to get you a discount on the tickets.
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She always knows how to pull strings to get what she wants.
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In politics, it's common for powerful individuals to pull strings behind the scenes.