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pull wires

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb pull wires has 1 sense
  1. manipulate, pull strings, pull wires - influence or control shrewdly or deviously; "He manipulated public opinion in his favor"
    --1 is one way to influence, act upon, work
    Sample sentences:
    Somebody ----s something
    Somebody ----s somebody

Definitions from the Web

Term: Pull wires

Description: Pull wires refers to the act of manipulating or using influence in a secretive or behind-the-scenes manner, often for personal gain or to control a situation. It can also refer to the literal act of pulling or manipulating wires, especially in electrical or mechanical systems.

Sample Sentences:

  1. He was known to pull wires behind closed doors to secure his position in the company.
  2. The politician used his connections to pull wires and ensure a favorable outcome for his campaign.
  3. In order to complete the installation, we had to carefully pull wires through the intricate network of pipes.
  4. The magician skillfully pulled wires to make the objects on stage appear to move on their own.

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