as in exerting
to bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively
wields considerable influence in the field of women's sports
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Recent Examples of wielding
But one video posted to social media that appears to show a young man wielding a machete and counting down to the deadline has put migrants like Nyirenda on edge.
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Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Giving the president more direct control over who serves on those bodies has long been a goal of conservatives, who have objected to unelected bureaucrats wielding too much power with little accountability.
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Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
29 June 2026
Many audiences may recognize him best as the shirtless, nunchuck-wielding oddball in the coming-of-age classic Ghost World (2001).
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Skyler Trepel,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 June 2026
Played by House of the Dragon’s Milly Alcock, Kara’s path crosses that of an angry, sword-wielding teenager, Ruthye Marye Knoll (Eve Ridley), who seeks revenge for her slain family.
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Siddhant Adlakha,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Consequently, scavs are now more dangerous, ignoring Fence's orders, attacking all players, and wielding better gear like revolvers.
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Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Rendering examines how artificial intelligence is disrupting the entertainment industry, taking you inside key battlegrounds and spotlighting change makers wielding the technology for good and ill.
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Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Nolan and the cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema, wielding heavy IMAX cameras, shot their picture across the Mediterranean and beyond, in caves, castles, beaches, black-sand wastes, and open water.
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David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
Investigations are continuing Sunday into the death of a knife-wielding suspect who was shot at by two sheriff’s deputies on Saturday during an encounter at the Metrolink station in Lancaster that left one deputy hospitalized with a stab wound, authorities said.
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City News Service,
Daily News,
21 June 2026
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Giving the president more direct control over who serves on those bodies has long been a goal of conservatives, who have objected to unelected bureaucrats wielding too much power with little accountability.
—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
29 June 2026
Many audiences may recognize him best as the shirtless, nunchuck-wielding oddball in the coming-of-age classic Ghost World (2001).
—
Skyler Trepel,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 June 2026
Played by House of the Dragon’s Milly Alcock, Kara’s path crosses that of an angry, sword-wielding teenager, Ruthye Marye Knoll (Eve Ridley), who seeks revenge for her slain family.
—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Consequently, scavs are now more dangerous, ignoring Fence's orders, attacking all players, and wielding better gear like revolvers.
—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Rendering examines how artificial intelligence is disrupting the entertainment industry, taking you inside key battlegrounds and spotlighting change makers wielding the technology for good and ill.
—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Nolan and the cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema, wielding heavy IMAX cameras, shot their picture across the Mediterranean and beyond, in caves, castles, beaches, black-sand wastes, and open water.
—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
Investigations are continuing Sunday into the death of a knife-wielding suspect who was shot at by two sheriff’s deputies on Saturday during an encounter at the Metrolink station in Lancaster that left one deputy hospitalized with a stab wound, authorities said.
—
City News Service,
Daily News,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wielding
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The announcement comes ahead of a visit to the United States by new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, with Washington exerting pressure on Baghdad to ensure the factions turn in their weapons.
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Putin’s invasion of Ukraine was not a new way of exerting and expanding power.
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In court documents, O’Hara alleged the defendants violated his First and Fourth Amendment rights, accusing them of unlawfully restricting free speech and initiating an unlawful seizure while using excessive force.
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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
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Normally, credit bureaus tally any credit checks within a 45-day period as one credit check, and your credit score shouldn't go down more than several points when applying to multiple lenders.
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Madonna divorced from Guy Ritchie in 2008, before applying to adopt Mercy, and her adoption application was initially rejected by the courts.
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“Wielding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wielding. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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