1.   A deal to free the hostages fell through, apparently because their release would have left the rebels without bargaining power.

2.   In a competitive Market the bargaining power of the owner of a particular commodity is limited.

3.   The United States seemed to be withholding its signature to achieve increased bargaining power.

4.   This will increase the bargaining power of management in wage negotiations.

5.   Western bargaining power had been eliminated.