as in to exert
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Education is another sector where government funding exerts significant influence, as the Trump Administration is now demonstrating.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025 -
The zigzag outlines of his pendant lights, for instance, exert a kind of magnetic force like lightning.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Line dancing is a great way to exercise your mind and body.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Apr. 2025
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In Khalil's case, immigration authorities had discretion to grant temporary humanitarian release—a practice regularly employed for circumstances like family births or deaths—but chose not to exercise.—
Juwayriah Wright,
Time,
23 Apr. 2025
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Combine overworked and sometimes feuding doctors with patients arriving to a crowded emergency room on the worst day of their lives, and the stakes really couldn’t be higher.—
Annabel Gutterman,
Time,
11 Apr. 2025
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Duchess Meghan reflects on 'overwhelming' experience launching business The pair discussed feeling overworked and overwhelmed as business owners.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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And then… follow me here… the guy Kamilla was trying to convince that Shauhin was dangerous decides to believe that Kamilla and Shauhin are… too tight!—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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In Avengers: Civil War, Ross essentially kicks off the conflict between Captain America and Iron Man by trying to force U.S. government oversight over the Avengers.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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How does a child actor agree to be a part of a horror movie and essay an important part in it?—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Williams’ academic performance, extracurricular leadership, community service learning and essay on the impact of military service on the family earned her the award.—
Lena Miano,
Arkansas Online,
6 Apr. 2025
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Wins like last night, eked out against an exceptionally sharp Jack Flaherty, are precious.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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After Trump appointed 234 federal judges during his first term, Biden eked out just ahead by appointing 235, making diversity a priority in the process.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Overexert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overexert. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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