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This would remove critical oversight mechanisms, allowing the executive—particularly the President—to exert greater control over law enforcement and judicial processes leading to public officials facing fewer consequences for misconduct, Movchan added.
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Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
This more complex legal procedure not only involves additional oversight but could also afford Tyler a greater opportunity to shape the administration of his father’s estate and exert influence over the distribution of its associated properties.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 July 2025
Given that Republicans enjoy a 88-62 advantage in the House and a 19-11 majority in the Senate, which includes one vacancy, Republicans will likely exert their will in both chambers, said Cal Jillson, a 30-year political science professor at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 18 July 2025
What To Know Zandi, who has this year sounded several alarms about the health and trajectory of the U.S. economy under President Donald Trump, said his concerns were raised by persistently high mortgage rates, which had exerted pressure on several aspects of the housing market.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
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Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
This more complex legal procedure not only involves additional oversight but could also afford Tyler a greater opportunity to shape the administration of his father’s estate and exert influence over the distribution of its associated properties.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 July 2025
Given that Republicans enjoy a 88-62 advantage in the House and a 19-11 majority in the Senate, which includes one vacancy, Republicans will likely exert their will in both chambers, said Cal Jillson, a 30-year political science professor at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 18 July 2025
What To Know Zandi, who has this year sounded several alarms about the health and trajectory of the U.S. economy under President Donald Trump, said his concerns were raised by persistently high mortgage rates, which had exerted pressure on several aspects of the housing market.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exert
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The formula was applied to the target amounts that were distributed in January.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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Any employee can apply for this benefit, making homeownership achievable for the entire staff.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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The participants didn’t use snorkels or fins but instead held their breath while diving deep into the ocean, often off La Jolla.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 July 2025
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How will Nashville's geology impact construction of the Music City Loop? To cut through the limestone and hard rock beneath Nashville, The Boring Company will use Prufrock tunnel boring machines (TBMs), which rely on rotating disc cutters and high thrust to excavate solid formations.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
31 July 2025
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Allegations of corruption have been wielded against some of the country’s top officials, including several close allies of Zelensky – such as former Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
23 July 2025
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Tariffs are being wielded by this administration as leverage to force reciprocity, extract critical concessions, or safeguard national interests.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The company employs around 10,000 mostly office workers in its hometown.—
Alexander Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
29 July 2025
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Both Israel and Qatar have been accused by their respective critics of flouting U.S. law by employing under-the-table foreign influence efforts.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
28 July 2025
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“Exert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exert. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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