in the pocket of (someone)

idiom

disapproving
: under someone's control or influence
researchers/scientists who are in the pocket of pharmaceutical companies

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Throughout the three days of competition outside of the nation’s capital, Zaki kept his hands in the pocket of his black Aeropostale hoodie. Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 Their union forced Congress, deeper in the pocket of Big Railroad than your car keys, to form the Interstate Commerce Commission — 20 years later. Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2025 The Titans are in the pocket of big pharma What would Lady Gaga (Actual Patient) think of this prescription-drug-commercial parody? Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 May 2025 More importantly, does this put Questlove in the pocket of Big Toy? Bethy Squires, Vulture, 7 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for in the pocket of (someone)

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“In the pocket of (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20pocket%20of%20%28someone%29. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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