wield
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I wrote a column shortly after, heralding Lopez’s overwhelming victory as a new era for Latino politics in Orange County, where Latinos make up a third of the population but still wield little power.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
In Texas, counties typically don’t have the power to block development — unlike city officials who wield zoning authority.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
But that is still a significant weapon for Moscow to wield.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Toddlers must ace IQ tests to land spots at the most coveted schools, and tech execs wield seven-figure donations to advance their children’s interests.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Although it was unclear if he or his older relatives would wield real power, propagandists worked overtime manufacturing a new cult of personality.
From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden
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"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 1–7
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