wielded
Example Sentences
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He wielded that vision to argue for lower interest rates, arguing that a more productive economy can grow rapidly without generating inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
All this shapeshifting gives few clues about what Butler has been pursuing all these years, aside from power itself, which he has apparently wielded in the person of Gabbard.
From Salon ● Jun. 25, 2026
His eldest brother, singer-playwright Paavalar Varadharajan, performed at Communist Party events in the 1950s, when the party wielded significant influence in the region.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026
In sweltering heat at a fuel station, 24-year-old Tushar wielded a hammer as he fitted a Trump face cover to a three-wheeled rickshaw.
From Barron's ● May 22, 2026
Anyone may obtain such a license, but still, the powers it grants must be wielded responsibly.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
