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 Eventually, the sun's gravity exerted a stronger pull on the moon. Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 8 May 2025 The legal question hinges on the extent of control the U.S. government still exerts over the detainees. Sonam Sheth gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025 The drone dips its rear end at the same time, allowing the air-catching wings to exert maximum stopping force via aerodynamic drag. Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 25 Apr. 2025 In his first 100 days, President Donald Trump exerted his power in a manner and on a scale that has no easy historical comparison. Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exert
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  • On a late April afternoon in the East Village—arguably the first real day of spring in New York City—painters stood outside Bar Bianchi, applying their final coats.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 2 May 2025
  • Here's how to use and apply an ammonia and baking soda solution to remove tub rings: Combine half a bucket of water with 1/4 cup of ammonia and 1/4 cup of baking soda.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
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  • The company uses green chemicals and operates at room temperature to reduce energy consumption and the need to pre-wash materials.
    Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 5 May 2025
  • While rain ponchos stayed tucked away, the real stars of the show were hand fans — used more as percussion instruments than for cooling off.
    Billboard Brasil, Billboard, 5 May 2025
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  • Hayden Christensen ultimately wielded the lightsaber in the prequel movies.
    Jessica Wang, EW.com, 12 May 2025
  • In all three arenas, the Trump administration is wielding influence, Ed, but not necessarily control.
    / CBS News, CBS News, 11 May 2025
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  • How bad could Jaxson Hayes have been to leave the only height the team had benched and employ a player who hadn’t seen the court in months in Maxi Kleber?
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025
  • Instead of traditional teachers, Alpha employs guides who focus on coaching and emotional support, while AI handles the academic instruction.
    Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025

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“Exert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exert. Accessed 16 May. 2025.

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