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Recent Examples of exert
Eventually, the sun's gravity exerted a stronger pull on the moon.
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Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 8 May 2025
The legal question hinges on the extent of control the U.S. government still exerts over the detainees.
—Sonam Sheth
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
The drone dips its rear end at the same time, allowing the air-catching wings to exert maximum stopping force via aerodynamic drag.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 25 Apr. 2025
In his first 100 days, President Donald Trump exerted his power in a manner and on a scale that has no easy historical comparison.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2025
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Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 8 May 2025
The legal question hinges on the extent of control the U.S. government still exerts over the detainees.
—Sonam Sheth
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
The drone dips its rear end at the same time, allowing the air-catching wings to exert maximum stopping force via aerodynamic drag.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 25 Apr. 2025
In his first 100 days, President Donald Trump exerted his power in a manner and on a scale that has no easy historical comparison.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exert
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The $30 cost includes all fees, but not taxes as applicable according to city, state and venue and applies to amphitheater shows throughout the U.S. and Canada.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Find AI automation opportunities Manual processes suffocate growth potential.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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The company uses green chemicals and operates at room temperature to reduce energy consumption and the need to pre-wash materials.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
5 May 2025
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While rain ponchos stayed tucked away, the real stars of the show were hand fans — used more as percussion instruments than for cooling off.—
Billboard Brasil,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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Hayden Christensen ultimately wielded the lightsaber in the prequel movies.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
12 May 2025
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In all three arenas, the Trump administration is wielding influence, Ed, but not necessarily control.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
11 May 2025
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How bad could Jaxson Hayes have been to leave the only height the team had benched and employ a player who hadn’t seen the court in months in Maxi Kleber?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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Instead of traditional teachers, Alpha employs guides who focus on coaching and emotional support, while AI handles the academic instruction.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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“Exert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exert. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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