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wielding

[weel-ding]

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adjective

exercising power, authority, influence, etc..
Russia is a veto-wielding member of the UN Security Council.
Discussion focused on the accountability of power-wielding institutions.
using or actively handling a weapon, instrument, etc..
A torch-wielding group of nationalists gathered around the statue for a nighttime protest.

noun

the act of exercising power or authority or of using or handling a weapon, instrument, etc..
Many programs have fallen to the government’s ceaseless wielding of the budget-cutting knife.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of wielding¹

First recorded in 1575–85; wield ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. ) for the adjective senses; wield ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. ) for the noun sense

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But warring sides in many regions are now courting him, wielding their mineral wealth and investment potential as a bargaining chip.

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Officers were seen wielding batons on some protesters as they retreated.

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The losses were an indication of what might be at stake for Musk, as he breaks with a White House known for wielding the power of government against what it sees as enemies.

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In his testimony, Ouatiki also painted a frightening picture of one of the burglars who he said was wielding a gun and was "stressed and shouting… You feel that's someone that can be very dangerous."

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Mr Wright said the person filming the "criminal" act was just as responsible as the person "wielding the chainsaw".

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