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Recent Examples of wield
Pulte in his social-media spree Wednesday morning also wielded his claims about Cook against Powell.
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Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Yet, the influence the tech giants wield on the market is troubling in the event of a pullback.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2025
The Saudis lack the military and strategic capabilities to match Turkey, while Ankara does not possess the financial leverage Riyadh can wield.
—Kamran Bokhari, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The British pop-rock star, still wielding oodles of charisma and his signature sandpaper voice, hit the amphitheater as part of his One Last Time Tour, a farewell outing boasting a 1-hour, 45-minute set stocked with hits.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Yet, the influence the tech giants wield on the market is troubling in the event of a pullback.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2025
The Saudis lack the military and strategic capabilities to match Turkey, while Ankara does not possess the financial leverage Riyadh can wield.
—Kamran Bokhari, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The British pop-rock star, still wielding oodles of charisma and his signature sandpaper voice, hit the amphitheater as part of his One Last Time Tour, a farewell outing boasting a 1-hour, 45-minute set stocked with hits.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 15 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
Verb
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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
Verb
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Can people park their boats or RVs on the street over the long Labor Day weekend in Nashville, or do normal parking rules and regulations apply?—
Charles Singh,
The Tennessean,
31 Aug. 2025
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For Broadhead, the same intensity applies to the staff.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Wield.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wield. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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