- 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
I have heard of marketers giving themselves the title while continuing in relatively “normal” marketing jobs, wielding it more as a hallmark that communicates that they know what they’re doing when it comes to AI.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 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
That would be the choice of David Ellison, Paramount’s boss, pure and simple, which makes it more likely that he’s wielding the relocation option for leverage in settlement talks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
If they found the dragon up in the cliffs and it attacked, would fool magic protect Anya, or only the fools wielding it?
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
