wield
verb (used with object)
to exercise (power, authority, influence, etc.), as in ruling or dominating.
is wielding
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present progressiveof wield (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Eventually, Dokoupil hastily caught up with the teleprompter midsentence, rattling off the many vindictive debasements that Pete Hegseth is wielding against Kelly.
From Slate ● Jan. 6, 2026
It said China is wielding its economic leverage—through ports, logistics hubs and surveillance outposts—for greater military access and security influence.
From Barron's ● Nov. 18, 2025
After only a year in the Senate, Brit is wielding her influence — and her blend of experience as a former congressional staffer and mother — to carve out a unique role in the party.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 6, 2024
While Mr Sunak has a ghastly set of problems to attend to at home, part of being an effective prime minister is wielding influence abroad.
From BBC ● Dec. 10, 2022
“He is wielding his power,” says Captain Smith.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
