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leveraged

noun

the action of a lever
the increased force resulting from this
means of accomplishing some purpose

to speculate in (a business investment) largely through the use of borrowed funds, or credit, with the expectation of earning substantial profits; also, to mortgage (oneself or one's assets) in this way

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