As well as these carrots, insurers can also use black-box data to wield a stick.
From the thisismoney.co.uk
It fell to McCartney to wield the axe almost accidentally in the spring of 1970.
From the guardian.co.uk
The fact they wield pencils instead of baseball bats is almost beside the point.
From the denverpost.com
Individuals who wield power in this way are usually strong-willed but miserable.
From the washingtonpost.com
There is no understanding of when and how to wield American power to protect us.
From the guardian.co.uk
I can't think of anyone better to wield it than the brilliant geek from Glasgow.
From the guardian.co.uk
Finally, we gave consideration to how actively the candidates wield their power.
From the forbes.com
Thanks to weak taboos about privacy, they wield the threat of personal exposure.
From the economist.com
These pirates were known to wield cutlasses, a type of sword common in that era.
From the en.wikipedia.org
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Have and exercise; "wield power and authority"
Handle effectively; "The burglar wielded an axe"; "The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well"
Wield is a civil parish in Hampshire, England. It includes two neighbouring villages, Upper Wield and Lower Wield.
To command, rule over; to possess or own; To control, to guide or manage; To handle with skill and ease, especially of a weapon or tool; To exercise (authority or influence) effectively
(Wielding) indicates a strong male approach to life or the subject matter of the dream. You act without listening to your heart. You need to restore the balance between male and female aspects of yourself. Female energy allows you to forgive, listen, have two-way communication, lead and more.
(v) to exercise or use, esp. a weapon or instrument; to gain control over