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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“Wield.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wield. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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