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Recent Examples of wield
After an announcement on Monday night that Swift would soon appear on New Heights, Kelce’s show with his brother, Jason, a clip shared on Swift and New Heights’ social feeds showed Swift with both Kelces, wielding a special surprise: her next album, titled The Life of a Showgirl.
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Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2025
In his first term, Trump showed broad disregard for the multilateral system, preferring to revert to the pre-WTO period in which the United States, as the largest economy in the world, wielded its power unilaterally.
—Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2025
Last week the president began wielding crime statistics to make his case, including data that Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) disputed on Sunday.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 11 Aug. 2025
No minor appointment, this position wields great power in rooting out and recommending ways to eliminate waste, fraud and abuse, and in the process potentially destroying people’s reputations and careers through a virtually unchecked use of investigatory power.
—John Hohman, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2025
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Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2025
In his first term, Trump showed broad disregard for the multilateral system, preferring to revert to the pre-WTO period in which the United States, as the largest economy in the world, wielded its power unilaterally.
—Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2025
Last week the president began wielding crime statistics to make his case, including data that Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) disputed on Sunday.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 11 Aug. 2025
No minor appointment, this position wields great power in rooting out and recommending ways to eliminate waste, fraud and abuse, and in the process potentially destroying people’s reputations and careers through a virtually unchecked use of investigatory power.
—John Hohman, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wield
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Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center — and its signature ceremony — reflect his effort to exert his influence over an array of cultural institutions.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
13 Aug. 2025
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And exerting their infectious will and influence from the sidelines of an essentially meaningless game.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Aug. 2025
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The fire department’s water rescue team immediately started rescue efforts and police used a drone to help with the search, officials said.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Aug. 2025
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Aug. 2025
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Seth Rubin, formerly VP of Lending Marketing Analytics at Citibank, led transformative efforts in applying AI for pricing optimization and enhancing customer experiences across multiple marketing channels.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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This warning applies to Buffalo and Trempealeau counties.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Wield.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wield. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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