The phrase "able to wield a" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing someone's capability or skill in using something, often in a metaphorical sense, such as power, influence, or a physical object.
Example: "She is able to wield a significant amount of influence in the organization, shaping decisions and guiding the team."
Alternatives: "capable of using a" or "skilled in wielding a".
Though he wasn't able to wield a weapon that day, Imboden would not allow fencing to become some passing fancy.
By usually acting in tandem with Washington, Britain has been able to wield a greater influence in global politics than it would on its own.
If neither Labour or the Conservatives win a majority of seats in Parliament, the SNP might be able to wield a good deal of power even without Labour's good graces.
But on issues like gun control, immigration, entitlement reform, and global warming — where the onus is on the reformers — the ultras may well be able to wield a veto, which would mean another two years, at least, of gridlock.
Looking over the "Tips and Tricks" section of SpokenLayer's website, I'm a bit daunted: How soon till I have to be able to wield a microphone like a pro?
Many of the 85 per cent that voted at the polls in September have an awkward feeling that the 13 per cent who voted for the Sweden Democrats have been able to wield a disproportionate amount of power over Swedish politics.
Thus, James Cameron's messiah was able to wield an organic power that even Kevin Costner could not muster in his role as messianic master in "Dances With Wolves".
As the leader and standard in search, advertising, and a number of other fundamental areas, Google is able to wield itself like a weapon.
In a memorandum circulated on Tuesday by Representative Robert T. Matsui of California, chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Mr. Matsui told lawmakers that Democrats would be able to wield it as a political weapon in 2004.
"It's been a downward spiral ever since," says Mr Hoffenblum.Still, for years afterwards the Republicans were able to wield great influence as a minority party thanks to a rule that required a two-thirds supermajority in both chambers to pass a budget.
Kortlandt [35] suggested that early hominins adopted an upright posture and gait to be able to wield thorn branches as a defense against their predators.
