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
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
Elsewhere, a megaphone-wielding leader herded dozens of black cats in the style of artist Gary Baseman into some semblance of order.
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Los Angeles Times,
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
The demonstrations have unleashed violent confrontations between dynamite-wielding demonstrators and riot police, leading to at least 365 arrests and 37 injuries, according to authorities.
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ABC News,
20 June 2026
But while false arrests due to facial recognition software can easily be blamed on glitchy tech, an even more disturbing pattern is starting to emerge, as AI-wielding officers don’t just misidentify suspects, but use the technology to fabricate evidence.
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Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
18 June 2026
The Stockton Police Department released video Thursday of an officer shooting a man wielding an ax in early May.
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Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
And wielding a knife at the still-attacking dogs, Donnell Smith frantically called 911 and tried to stop the bleeding from Cowan’s neck, court records show.
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Natasha Holt,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
The drivers themselves wrestle their way through the crowds and fend off swarms of iPhone-wielding fans to convene with their race teams ahead of the Grand Prix.
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Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
Elsewhere, a megaphone-wielding leader herded dozens of black cats in the style of artist Gary Baseman into some semblance of order.
—
Los Angeles Times,
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
The demonstrations have unleashed violent confrontations between dynamite-wielding demonstrators and riot police, leading to at least 365 arrests and 37 injuries, according to authorities.
—
ABC News,
20 June 2026
But while false arrests due to facial recognition software can easily be blamed on glitchy tech, an even more disturbing pattern is starting to emerge, as AI-wielding officers don’t just misidentify suspects, but use the technology to fabricate evidence.
—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
18 June 2026
The Stockton Police Department released video Thursday of an officer shooting a man wielding an ax in early May.
—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
And wielding a knife at the still-attacking dogs, Donnell Smith frantically called 911 and tried to stop the bleeding from Cowan’s neck, court records show.
—
Natasha Holt,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
The drivers themselves wrestle their way through the crowds and fend off swarms of iPhone-wielding fans to convene with their race teams ahead of the Grand Prix.
—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wielding
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El Niño shifts global weather patterns A naturally occurring climate cycle, El Niño is already exerting effects along the equator, said Daniel Swain, a climate scientist with the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, during his June 17 WeatherWest podcast.
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Even the idea of billionaires exerting outsize influence on creative decisions isn’t new.
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Twice last month, people in South Korea taking an exam to assess their English language skills - the results of which are often used to make hiring decisions - were caught using smart glasses.
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This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.
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Neel said many community members have made preparations in anticipation of the ruling, including applying for asylum.
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Woman applying estrogen patch during hormone therapy.
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“Wielding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wielding. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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