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  • present participle of wield.
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wielding

[weel-ding] / ˈwil dɪŋ /




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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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