cudgel
Example Sentences
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The legislation did not draw Republican support, a fact that Mr. Biden is using as a political cudgel whenever GOP lawmakers promote the law’s benefits for their constituents.
From Washington Times
“Any temptation to use it as a cudgel for diplomatic point scoring must be eschewed.”
From Washington Times
Suffice it to say that the old cudgel is still in use.
From Salon
The candidate who, in a clear conflict of interest, used his television channels as a political cudgel.
From New York Times
They are used as cudgels for political gain.
From Seattle Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
