kuchikikide
1. Through influence; By pulling strings
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1. Through influence; By pulling strings
1. Influence peddling; Pulling strings
1. I do not use my influence.; I have no connections.
1. Probably through influence.; Probably a favor will be done.
1. If [someone] puts in a good word; If [someone] intercedes
1. Did a favor.; Used influence.
1. Was not influence peddling.; Was not intercession.
1. Was lobbying; Was pulling strings
1. It's not through connections.; I didn't pull any strings.