wield
Example Sentences
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Often called the first modern president, TR expanded the office’s power and influence, wielding his clout to conserve public land, regulate corporations and bolster America’s status as a world power.
One reason: Fed chairs have historically wielded outsize influence over the 12-person Federal Open Market Committee that votes on interest rates, but they don’t have the power to set rates on their own.
This is quite unlike China where city mayors wield substantial executive powers controlling urban planning, infrastructure and even investment approvals.
From BBC
He came back to the power wielded by Big Tech leaders through their wealth.
From Barron's
Argentina’s fragmented Congress typically wields strong leverage over presidents who lack a majority, forcing them to negotiate constantly with provincial power brokers to avoid paralysis.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
