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Recent Examples of wield
At stake is an office that wields outsized influence over national policy.
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Philip Jankowski
austin Bureau, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
The faceless courtiers of the palaces have often wielded such incredible power, and certainly William and Catherine want to move away from that model to make the experience a lot more collegiate.
—Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026
Sokolov also wields a much shorter lens, warping and exaggerating space with each swinging motion, while his cast moves in almost dance-like fashion.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Set in a divided world where immortal, magic-wielding beings rule Starside and struggling mortals survive Stormside, this story follow Aris, an orphaned blacksmith's apprentice, driven by revenge against the gods who destroyed her family.
—Jessica Moore, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
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Philip Jankowski
austin Bureau, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
The faceless courtiers of the palaces have often wielded such incredible power, and certainly William and Catherine want to move away from that model to make the experience a lot more collegiate.
—Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026
Sokolov also wields a much shorter lens, warping and exaggerating space with each swinging motion, while his cast moves in almost dance-like fashion.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Set in a divided world where immortal, magic-wielding beings rule Starside and struggling mortals survive Stormside, this story follow Aris, an orphaned blacksmith's apprentice, driven by revenge against the gods who destroyed her family.
—Jessica Moore, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wield
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Trump has since sought to exert his influence over the country and acting President Delcy Rodríguez.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
17 Mar. 2026
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Should a vessel spring a leak, the blood will fill one small segment of the face, exerting pressure until the bleeding stops.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
16 Mar. 2026
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Several exclusive, bespoke massage treatments feature a handmade oil blend native to Kyoto, and facials use Japanese prestige skincare brand The Ginza.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Delta Connection will operate both of the new routes using Embraer 175 regional jets with up to 76 seats, Wi-Fi and in-seat power outlets.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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That includes a new California bill, which attempts revive the mask restrictions by also applying them to state law enforcement officers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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Whether the president’s January 2025 executive order applies to children born under these circumstances will likely hinge on the definition of one word in its text.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Wield.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wield. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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