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Recent Examples of wield
As Adams faces calls to resign over federal corruption charges, our reporting provides a new window into how the mayor has wielded power — and whom he’s entrusted to carry out his vision for public safety.
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Eric Umansky, ProPublica, 11 Mar. 2025
One wields a sledgehammer in an unsubtle reference to the destruction of pretty much everything Jaguar once stood for.
—Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2025
Mayors have often wielded that tool for allies on the council to time retirements strategically so they can be replaced with another friendly face.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
According to Nielsen, Black consumers wield about $1.6 trillion in annual buying power.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 28 Feb. 2025
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Eric Umansky, ProPublica, 11 Mar. 2025
One wields a sledgehammer in an unsubtle reference to the destruction of pretty much everything Jaguar once stood for.
—Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2025
Mayors have often wielded that tool for allies on the council to time retirements strategically so they can be replaced with another friendly face.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
According to Nielsen, Black consumers wield about $1.6 trillion in annual buying power.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wield
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But Democrats generally aren't inclined to let the government shut down, and House Republicans — expected to leave town after the stopgap measure passes — are exerting pressure to avoid a shutdown.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2025
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The California Public Employees’ Retirement System exerted its autonomy from Gov. Gavin Newsom Friday by informing its workers that the agency will maintain its policy that allows two days of remote work a week.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
8 Mar. 2025
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Through a careful expedition using cutting-edge technology, gold has been drawn from the site for the first time in years and will be available via public auction through the sale of the coins.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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When in doubt, navigate directly to the website using an address rather than clicking through from another site.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.—
Court Stroud,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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That focus on the bottom line also applies to megacap tech companies.—
Kate Rooney,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Wield.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wield. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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