- present participle of wield.
wielding
Example Sentences
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Only a true and blustery hero can string it, much as we believe that only Damon can win a knife fight by wielding a pen.
From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2026
More than a valuable economic resource, the dark ore has become one of the pillars of Polish identity -- with miners long wielding political influence.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
These are people who are not at all shy about wielding their wealth to get their way, devil take the hindmost.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
A video widely circulated online showed a number of people, including one wielding a hurling stick, confronted the attacker until police officers arrived at the scene.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
“He is wielding his power,” says Captain Smith.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
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