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Recent Examples of wield
Yet, after the last two seasons, when CSUF failed to qualify for the conference tournament, the long knives were out, and his fellow Big West coaches were the first ones wielding them.
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Brian Robin, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
Another did not investigate a claim that a resident was stabbed by a fork-wielding manager, records show.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
The deal generated significant controversy, as critics argued the new company wielded substantial influence over promoters, major concert venues, ticket distribution systems, and aspects of pricing and resale.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Russia, China and France, all veto-wielding countries on the 15-member Security Council, had expressed opposition to approving the use of force.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Brian Robin, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
Another did not investigate a claim that a resident was stabbed by a fork-wielding manager, records show.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
The deal generated significant controversy, as critics argued the new company wielded substantial influence over promoters, major concert venues, ticket distribution systems, and aspects of pricing and resale.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Russia, China and France, all veto-wielding countries on the 15-member Security Council, had expressed opposition to approving the use of force.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wield
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The tech giant continues to exert a strong pull on the collective cultural psyche 50 years after its April 1, 1976, founding.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2026
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But whether those comments are part of an effort by the president to exert leverage over NATO allies remains to be seen.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Building and construction unions no longer can use their old rhetorical cudgel in this debate — calling prefab homes flimsy and unsafe.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Ensure your vehicle is visible to others by using low-beam headlights, which also activate your taillights.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Financially Distressed City Law allows home-rule municipalities in the top 5% of tax rates and the bottom 5% of tax income per capita to apply for fiscal relief via a state takeover of finances.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The change will not apply to customers who bought tickets before Friday, April 3, the airline said.—
Jordan Freiman,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Wield.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wield. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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