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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
The Iran war is exerting further upward pressure on rates by stoking inflation concerns and driving up government bond yields, according to economists.
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Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Much later, Russia found another means of exerting control over the Persian crown, loaning millions of rubles to its rulers, like Mozaffar ed-Din Shah, who reigned from 1896-1902 and needed capital to fund his lavish lifestyle.
—Daniel Thomas Potts, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
Industry analysts say the agreement threatens to undermine business confidence in the United States by exerting unprecedented executive power to influence the private sector.
—Michael Copley, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
This is why Russia sees no immediate advantage to a rapid end to the conflict, believing that the path to victory will come from exerting pressure on the ground, rather than from negotiations.
—Olivier Kempf, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Should a vessel spring a leak, the blood will fill one small segment of the face, exerting pressure until the bleeding stops.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 16 Mar. 2026
In the total absence of the sort of star-level, gravity-exerting, math-altering superstar pillars that most NHL teams can rely on to create easier sledding for their teammates, the Canucks barely have the talent to hang in most games.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
In past interviews, Carvalho has denied exerting influence over the procurement process that led to the selection of AllHere.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
But the purpose of high-stakes testing is to pressure families to teach the material on the test, thereby exerting control over the curriculum.
—Nicholas Tampio, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Much later, Russia found another means of exerting control over the Persian crown, loaning millions of rubles to its rulers, like Mozaffar ed-Din Shah, who reigned from 1896-1902 and needed capital to fund his lavish lifestyle.
—Daniel Thomas Potts, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
Industry analysts say the agreement threatens to undermine business confidence in the United States by exerting unprecedented executive power to influence the private sector.
—Michael Copley, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
This is why Russia sees no immediate advantage to a rapid end to the conflict, believing that the path to victory will come from exerting pressure on the ground, rather than from negotiations.
—Olivier Kempf, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Should a vessel spring a leak, the blood will fill one small segment of the face, exerting pressure until the bleeding stops.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 16 Mar. 2026
In the total absence of the sort of star-level, gravity-exerting, math-altering superstar pillars that most NHL teams can rely on to create easier sledding for their teammates, the Canucks barely have the talent to hang in most games.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
In past interviews, Carvalho has denied exerting influence over the procurement process that led to the selection of AllHere.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
But the purpose of high-stakes testing is to pressure families to teach the material on the test, thereby exerting control over the curriculum.
—Nicholas Tampio, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exerting
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Gardeners should carefully read and follow label instructions and avoid applying treatments when pollinators are most active.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Doncic’s agent Bill Duffy said in a statement to ESPN that Doncic planned on applying for such a challenge with the reasoning of his child’s birth.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a USA Today editor.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Ensure your vehicle is visible to others by using low-beam headlights, which also activate your taillights.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Apr. 2026
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But the proposal reportedly stalled after veto-wielding Security Council members China, Russia and France objected to the draft resolution, which would have authorized military action against Iran.—
Lim Hui Jie,Victor Loh,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
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Yet, after the last two seasons, when CSUF failed to qualify for the conference tournament, the long knives were out, and his fellow Big West coaches were the first ones wielding them.—
Brian Robin,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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Within a few hours, Dworin would be out the door and back home, and by the next day, exercising and enjoying the benefits of the marvels of modern medical technology.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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But a few classic triggers are eating, exercising and drinking coffee.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Exerting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exerting. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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