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Wield influence (4,7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pull strings

(Other definitions for pull strings that I've seen before include "withdraw a section of the orchestra" , "be manipulative" , "Exert influence" , "Use influence" .)

I've seen this clue in the King Feature Syndicate and The New York Times.
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