wielding

Example Sentences

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In Seattle's Ballard district, a drag queen was wielding a microphone and putting on a show ahead of the World Cup meeting of Iran and Egypt.

From Barron's • Jun. 27, 2026

A video widely circulated online showed a number of people, including one wielding a hurling stick, confronting the apparent attacker until the police arrived.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

For years, the U.S. was the only real player in this strategic game, wielding the U.S. dollar and the control the currency gave it over the global financial system to pressure rivals and sanction enemies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

In the comics, Green Lanterns are known for wielding power rings, which allow their wearers to create anything they can imagine out of their energy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

He gripped the flashlight, wielding it like a short sword, ready to fight.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner