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exert

verb

ig-ˈzərt

Definition of exert

as in to apply

to bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively parental involvement has consistently been shown to exert the most influence over a child's success in school

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Recent Examples of exert On the other hand, higher Fed rates typically bolster the attractiveness of dollar assets, exerting depreciation pressure on local currencies. — CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026 This isn’t the first time lawmakers have attempted to exert control over the highway district. — Idaho Statesman, 17 Sep. 2026 Trump successfully exerting political control over the Fed would be extremely bad news for just about everyone. — Cameron Peters, Vox, 16 Sep. 2026 The legendary rapper appeared to exert little effort during the dance, largely walking through it alongside DelGrosso. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exert

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Kelly opened by reminding both sides that he's required to apply case precedent.

— JOCELYN NOVECK, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026
Carter reasoned that the arbitration was sufficient, Moore received a fair hearing, and the arbitrator correctly applied the relevant standard to the facts.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2026

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By using a dedicated promotional code, readers can unlock the full October Prime Day discount immediately, alongside an additional $20 off the sale price.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
Residents were evacuated from 85 homes in the village of Whelford near the base on Sunday, and army bomb-disposal experts used a robot to examine three white vans.

— ALASTAIR GRANT, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026

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Police in Florida released tense body camera video showing the moment a sword-wielding burglary suspect was tased by deputies after allegedly refusing to drop the weapon.

— Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Still, the agency’s critics pack police commission meetings each week to argue for removing police from such calls, saying that officers are too quick to fire on people — particularly those wielding knives.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

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Born into the Church of Scientology and employed by Campbell as a studio gofer for years, Meldal-Johnsen was looking for a gig.

— Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
Coates was an active participant in union organizing and was employed by ABM, a facility management company that did contract work for the airport.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026

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