- present participle of wield.
wielding
Example Sentences
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John was taught that Green Lanterns must be fearless beings capable of focusing and wielding their will.
From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026
Trump made the case on Tuesday that his wielding of U.S. military power and diplomatic pressure has delivered for Americans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
“Agency” is wielding power and autonomy in choosing how to live; “belonging” is forging social ties with others; and “cause” is serving a higher purpose.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
He appears in a video with two ministry officials, one wielding a clipboard, at SeaWorld.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
He was still in command, wielding great powers.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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