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pull strings

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. manipulate, pull strings, pull wiresverb

    influence or control shrewdly or deviously

    "He manipulated public opinion in his favor"

Wiktionary

  1. pull stringsverb

    To manipulate a situation, especially by asking favours of others; to use one's influence with others to attain a desired goal.

  2. pull stringsverb

    To control a person, organization, or situation by operating behind the scenes, as a puppeteer controls a marionette.

ChatGPT

  1. pull strings

    Pull strings refers to the act of using one's influence, connections, or personal relationships, often behind the scenes, to gain favor, achieve objectives, or get something done in a way that bypasses the usual processes or procedures.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of pull strings in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of pull strings in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5


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