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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In turn, that means more views and more money ultimately in the pocket of the AI maker. Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025 While most of us wouldn't intentionally wash our keys or change in the machine, almost everyone has accidentally left a few coins or a spare key in the pocket of a pair of jeans at some point. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025 The note found in the pocket of gunman Shane Devon Tamura referred to the National Football League (NFL) and cited CTE in its text, law-enforcement officials told PEOPLE. Jen Juneau, People.com, 29 July 2025 Lastly, these are some of the most compact earbuds on our list, weighing less than a quarter-ounce and perfect for stashing in the pocket of a personal item. Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 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 8 Sep. 2025.

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