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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 exerting
While delegation may be the superpower of some business leaders, Il Signor Armani was famous for exerting control over every detail large and small in the business.
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Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
This perception is shared by the private sector, which is exerting increasing pressure on the Brazilian government to grant Chinese firms greater access to the Brazilian market.
—Hussein Kalout, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2025
His order included exerting federal control over the city's police department.
—Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 22 Aug. 2025
The embassy in Mogadishu rejected Cruz’s claim that Beijing is exerting diplomatic and economic pressure on Somaliland in retaliation for its support of Taiwan.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Donations from foundations and corporations can be perceived as exerting influence over public health goals, stirring resentment.
—Amy E. Stambach, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
Falling victim to an Allosaurus attack would probably end in a death by a thousand cuts, each delivered with low power, exerting low stress on the relatively fragile skull of the attacker.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 8 Aug. 2025
In contrast, the latter improves profitability by exerting more control.
—Ted Ladd, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
But Democrats generally aren't inclined to let the government shut down, and House Republicans — expected to leave town after the stopgap measure passes — are exerting pressure to avoid a shutdown.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2025
Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
This perception is shared by the private sector, which is exerting increasing pressure on the Brazilian government to grant Chinese firms greater access to the Brazilian market.
—Hussein Kalout, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2025
His order included exerting federal control over the city's police department.
—Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 22 Aug. 2025
The embassy in Mogadishu rejected Cruz’s claim that Beijing is exerting diplomatic and economic pressure on Somaliland in retaliation for its support of Taiwan.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Donations from foundations and corporations can be perceived as exerting influence over public health goals, stirring resentment.
—Amy E. Stambach, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
Falling victim to an Allosaurus attack would probably end in a death by a thousand cuts, each delivered with low power, exerting low stress on the relatively fragile skull of the attacker.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 8 Aug. 2025
In contrast, the latter improves profitability by exerting more control.
—Ted Ladd, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
But Democrats generally aren't inclined to let the government shut down, and House Republicans — expected to leave town after the stopgap measure passes — are exerting pressure to avoid a shutdown.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exerting
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Rieger admitted that such complaints exist and are partially driven by believers failing to understand intersectionality and its purpose — applying it as a policy excuse when and where convenient.—
John Scott Lewinski,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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But these trials have been small, and largely limited to applying direct heat to a limb or muscle group—not simply moving that muscle in a warm room.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
4 Sep. 2025
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Sep. 2025
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That wouldn't happen in a treatment using mirror cells because our immune systems wouldn't recognize and attack them.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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In many markets, incumbents now hold the advantage — wielding massive data sets, distribution networks, and the resources to integrate AI at scale.—
Bessemer Venture Partners,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The new versions are chicer and more understated while still packing a style punch— especially the way designers are wielding them to outline and amplify architectural details like baseboards and trim.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Sep. 2025
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Our bodies do make subtle metabolic adjustments when exercising in hot environments, notes Nelson.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
4 Sep. 2025
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In a statement posted online, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller commended the department for exercising restraint while responding to the incident.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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