transitive verb. To handle (a weapon or tool, for example) with skill and ease.

transitive verb. To exercise (authority or influence, for example) effectively. synonym: handle.

noun. Command; power; management.

To have power or sway over; rule; govern; manage.

To use or exert in governing; sway.

Hence, in general, to exercise; put to practical or active use, as a means, an instrument, or a weapon; use with freedom and ease: as, to wield a hammer.

To have; possess; enjoy.

transitive verb. To govern; to rule; to keep, or have in charge; also, to possess.

transitive verb. To direct or regulate by influence or authority; to manage; to control; to sway.

transitive verb. To use with full command or power, as a thing not too heavy for the holder; to manage; to handle; hence, to use or employ.

transitive verb. to govern with supreme command.

verb. To command, rule over; to possess or own.

verb. To control, to guide or manage.

verb. To handle with skill and ease, especially of a weapon or tool.

verb. To exercise (authority or influence) effectively.

verb. handle effectively

verb. have and exercise

"They can keep making the argument that they will once again wield the pen in their favor during redistricting."

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have  have got  hold  

Field  afield  appealed  concealed  congealed  

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brandish  come in contact  conduct  control  control  

wielded  wielding  wields