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Democrats are so scared of wielding their power, and frankly, it's pathetic.

From Salon

The killer was part of a gang who entered the park wielding batons, bats and bladed weapons and challenged Kory and his friends to a fight.

From BBC

The unique thing about this project is that it's parliaments themselves that ask to be audited: “Please come and see if we are wielding our power in the interests of democracy.”

From Salon

So the UK, France and Germany are wielding the threat of snap-back sanctions now, in the hope of exerting pressure while they still can.

From BBC

It also may be an attempt to insulate the Trump administration from lawsuits that allege Musk is wielding too much power for someone who, unlike cabinet secretaries, is not subject to Senate review and confirmation.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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