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Exercise (influence) (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

wield

(Other definitions for wield that I've seen before include "Hold and use (a weapon or tool)" , "Handle - manage" , "exercise" , "Brandish a weapon or exert power" , "Use (weapon, authority)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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