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Verb
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We were warned by President and Supreme Allied Commander Dwight Eisenhower, along with United States Marine Major General Smedley Butler about the virulently toxic, corruptive and destabilizing influences exerted upon our government by the military industrial complex.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026 -
As a major cultural and economic hub, Rio de Janeiro has exerted significant influence on Brazilian music, film, and visual arts, and remains one of the country’s leading tourist destinations.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
13 May 2026
Verb
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In contrast, those who exercised once a week were just six months younger biologically.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
13 May 2026
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Former staffers said they were questioned about office dynamics, workplace roles, and whether Brown exercised an outsized influence over operations in Adams’ office.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 May 2026
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During the at-bat, thye tried to pull off a double steal with Bichette going for second base and Benge going home.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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Europe has for years tried to isolate the Russian leader and punished his country with international sanctions.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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During the last 45 years or so, additional sketches for the finale have surfaced, and a number of musicologists and composers have essayed completions of the movement.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Jan. 2026
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In the process, Tarr essayed an arresting tone poem about spiritual isolation that enraptured viewers.—
Tim Grierson,
Rolling Stone,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Overexerted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overexerted. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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