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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
In contrast, the latter improves profitability by exerting more control.
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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
One pro-Moscow military blogger has lamented how Ukrainian forces are exerting growing pressure on Russian troops in the Donetsk region, as a map shows the latest state of play.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
China has deployed military aircraft and naval ships around Taiwan on a daily basis for patrols and exercises, exerting pressure on the island.
—Ryan Chan, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
China deploys air and naval forces around Taiwan for patrols and drills on a daily basis, exerting military pressure on the island.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
That would be all the more lamentable because the United States has an opportunity to steer events in a much more positive direction—exerting pressure on Russia to end the war and to secure a fair settlement that protects Ukraine’s long-term security.
—Andriy Zagorodnyuk, Foreign Affairs, 4 Mar. 2025
The public is rightly up in arms over the vast power an unelected, unaccountable person is exerting over the chief executive of their government.
—David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
At a time when nongovernment actors are exerting unprecedented powers, in Chicago and in Washington, the courts may be the best way to discover who is really in charge — and who is doing what to whom.
—David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
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
One pro-Moscow military blogger has lamented how Ukrainian forces are exerting growing pressure on Russian troops in the Donetsk region, as a map shows the latest state of play.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
China has deployed military aircraft and naval ships around Taiwan on a daily basis for patrols and exercises, exerting pressure on the island.
—Ryan Chan, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
China deploys air and naval forces around Taiwan for patrols and drills on a daily basis, exerting military pressure on the island.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
That would be all the more lamentable because the United States has an opportunity to steer events in a much more positive direction—exerting pressure on Russia to end the war and to secure a fair settlement that protects Ukraine’s long-term security.
—Andriy Zagorodnyuk, Foreign Affairs, 4 Mar. 2025
The public is rightly up in arms over the vast power an unelected, unaccountable person is exerting over the chief executive of their government.
—David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
At a time when nongovernment actors are exerting unprecedented powers, in Chicago and in Washington, the courts may be the best way to discover who is really in charge — and who is doing what to whom.
—David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exerting
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The Portuguese coach will be allowed in the dugout for his side’s Europa League quarter-final first leg against Manchester United on Thursday due to the sanction only applying in French competitions.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Senator Mark Warner asked Greer about the 10% tariff the Administration was applying to Australia.—
Chuck Jones,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Anglerfish ancestors lived on the seafloor and maneuvered around using specialized stout fins, much like their close relatives the batfishes and frogfishes.—
Danielle Hall,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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Related to both is a program of using challenges to solve real-world complex problems.—
Roger Trapp,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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This scene offers a different take on Metal, showing that there is an entire army of Metal Sonics, but they all get dispatched rather easily, after a surprise appearance from Amy, wielding her signature hammer.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Physicians, reduced to middle managers in sprawling bureaucracies, bear the responsibility for patient outcomes while wielding diminishing control over the healthcare process.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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The Free Speech Fairness Act will prevent the IRS from targeting Americans for exercising their First Amendment rights.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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Wellness tourism focuses on a guest's overall well-being — eating healthier, exercising and managing stress.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Exerting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exerting. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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