cudgel

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, Trump is using his mounting legal challenges as a cudgel to force Republican rivals to line up the GOP behind him.

From Seattle Times

Republican and conservative media organs have already begun using Democrats' extraordinary reliance on dark money as a PR cudgel.

From Salon

But while the law was supported in Parliament, it has divided the broader Scottish population and become a cudgel in the culture wars.

From New York Times

By underscoring bipartisan victories, Mr. Biden can use it as a cudgel when the Republican-controlled House doesn’t go along with his agenda.

From Washington Times

Democrats used the issue as a political cudgel against the GOP in the midterm elections.

From Washington Times