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(to use one's influence or that of others to gain an advantage.) a trage sforile
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influence — n Influence, authority, prestige, weight, credit are comparable when they mean power exerted over the minds or acts of others either without apparent effort or as the result of the qualities, the position, or the reputation of the person or thing … New Dictionary of Synonyms
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gain on — 1. Obtain influence with, win the favor of, win upon. 2. Gain ground upon, gain upon, draw toward, be overtaking, get nearer to. 3. Get the advantage of, get the better of, beat, outstrip … New dictionary of synonyms