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Recent Examples of wield
Yet the more power these regional leaders had, the less authority the emperor and the central state could wield.
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Literary Hub,
25 June 2026
This newfound sense of player empowerment doesn’t only apply to how players wield their no-trade or no-movement clauses.
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Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Microsoft has recently become alarmed that AI companies such as Anthropic and OpenAI wield too much power, particularly over pricing.
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Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Carlson continues to wield significant influence within the MAGA movement.
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Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
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Literary Hub,
25 June 2026
This newfound sense of player empowerment doesn’t only apply to how players wield their no-trade or no-movement clauses.
—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Microsoft has recently become alarmed that AI companies such as Anthropic and OpenAI wield too much power, particularly over pricing.
—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Carlson continues to wield significant influence within the MAGA movement.
—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for wield
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wield
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That pushed back on foreign assertions that China lacks the ability to exert its authority over the waters, the account said in a post.
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El Niño shifts global weather patterns A naturally occurring climate cycle, El Niño is already exerting effects along the equator, said Daniel Swain, a climate scientist with the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, during his June 17 WeatherWest podcast.
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That agreement set a 60-day period for negotiations on key issues, including the future of Tehran’s nuclear program amid concerns that Iran wants to use it for military purposes, a claim the country denies.
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The individuals said the restoration will help ensure the organizations can use the model for defensive cyber purposes.
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Neel said many community members have made preparations in anticipation of the ruling, including applying for asylum.
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An economist that the city hired estimates that the tax increase will add $500 to $650 annually in taxes for the average family of four, despite the sales tax not being applied to groceries or medical supplies.
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“Wield.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wield. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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