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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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The paper also highlights the potential of digital twins — virtual patient replicas that allow doctors to simulate treatments before applying them in real life.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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By applying Stoic principles, individuals can filter out the noise, focus on the controllable, and approach financial decisions with clarity rather than fear.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Russian media reports suggested that Putin stopped using the residence from 2024 amid intensifying Ukrainian drone attacks.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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In her latest Jo + Tiny Mic series on Instagram, the Texas native shared four of her favorite secrets to instantly elevate a room, and the principles can be perfectly applied to your fall home decor using Gaines’ very own Magnolia collection at Target.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Hundreds of police responded to the shooting, which included a student allegedly wielding a handgun, Kelley said in a news briefing.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Republicans, however, are now wielding state power with growing precision and ruthlessness.—
Time,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Although the offer to buy was voluntary, such letters are usually the first step in exercising eminent domain, a power governments have to secure private land for public use, and which was deployed in building Coors Field.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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This could solve problems for people who don't like to wear fitness watches when exercising.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 Sep. 2025
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