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wield

verb

ˈwēld

Definition of wield

as in to exert

to bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively wields considerable influence in the field of women's sports

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Recent Examples of wield Protesters clashed briefly with police on the streets of New Delhi late Wednesday, with officers firing tear gas and wielding canes to push them back. — Reuters, NBC news, 23 July 2026 But The Odyssey is the first time his devotion to the literal Real has been wielded so effectively. — Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 21 July 2026 The victims, a 73-year-old man and a 78-year-old woman, were attacked by a 60-year-old man wielding a knife near the entrance to the tourist attraction and archaeological site, Reuters reported, citing a police official. — Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 21 July 2026 The fight will be about how governments can wield this control responsibly. — João Marinotti, The Conversation, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for wield

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The Fed is charged with influencing the overnight lending rate among banks, and uses resources extracted from the private sector to exert its influence.

— John Tamny, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
The dynamic underscores how Trump continues to view tariffs as a tool for exerting pressure, both for trade grievances and as leverage in broader negotiations.

— Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

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There’s often debate about whether AI is used by employers to increase productivity among its workforce or cut wage costs, according to Brian Justie, a senior research analyst with the UCLA Labor Center.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
Investigators said Summers was using his phone extensively before the crash, driving 73-75 mph, and tested positive for cocaine and opiates.

— Chadd Cripe. Produced with AI assistance, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026

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During the LolaVie styling session, Aniston also praised Cox’s hair while applying the brand’s Glossing Detangler.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
However, If a governor is elected for a term of fewer than three years, that term will not apply against governor term limits.

— Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 29 July 2026

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