Example Sentences

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The reaction to Joe’s simple inquiry demonstrated the full extent of power Dan Schneider was wielding — voicing a concern about a child’s safety was deemed taboo, as Joe was shunned and gaslit.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2024

When the deputies arrived, they encountered a woman believed to be in her 20s or 30s who was wielding a pipe wrench.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2022

Months later, the district attorney’s office that prosecuted Rittenhouse declined to charge Sheskey, saying Blake was wielding an open knife, resisting officers and had prior domestic violence and sexual assault charges.

From Washington Post • Nov. 19, 2021

Many around town wondered whether the family was wielding their sizeable influence.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 27, 2021

Now it was wielding a large bright sword, an ancient weapon of terrible beauty.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques