- present participle of wield.
wielding
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Each of the seven will have equal say on wielding the founders’ vote in Anthropic decisions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
John was taught that Green Lanterns must be fearless beings capable of focusing and wielding their will.
From Salon ● Oct. 5, 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
Dad started to paint, wielding the brush awkwardly.
From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang
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