as in to exert
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Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center — and its signature ceremony — reflect his effort to exert his influence over an array of cultural institutions.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
13 Aug. 2025 -
And exerting their infectious will and influence from the sidelines of an essentially meaningless game.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Aug. 2025
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One day while exercising, a healthy 59-year-old semi-retiree felt a lump in his abdomen.—
Steve Vernon,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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People taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet medication (such as warfarin) should exercise caution with mangosteen consumption.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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Nurses, who are notoriously overworked and underpaid, are considering following suit.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
2 Aug. 2025
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That newfound flexibility should allow the duo of Baldwin and Murphy to rotate from catcher to DH, while also mixing in rest days to avoid being overworked.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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Gamble’s order paves the way for The Onion to try yet again to purchase Infowars and its assets.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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Democrats in the Texas state house have left the state to try to block the chamber from having enough members to hold a vote on the maps.—
Andrew Schneider,
NPR,
15 Aug. 2025
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But Celeste Wallander, until recently the top defense official overseeing U.S. policy toward Europe and Russia, warns in a new Foreign Affairs essay that this transformation will have more complicated consequences than most Americans expect.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
3 July 2025
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Directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, Kannappa stars Vishnu Manchu along with Akshay Kumar who essays the role of Hindu God Shiva.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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And while many of these popular anchors are getting notice quickly, there is concern about whether all of them can eke out success.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
4 Aug. 2025
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Young adults are staying with parents to save money or opting to house swap with baby boomer relatives to eke out a start in the housing market.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
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“Overexert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overexert. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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