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exercise

[ek-ser-sahyz] / ˈɛk sərˌsaɪz /






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"Authorities must allow young people to exercise these rights without fear of being hit by tear gas grenades or batons, or being arbitrarily taken into police custody," said Amnesty France president Anne Savinel-Barras.

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

Also, the NFL is expected to exercise an option to up its deals with rights holders in the coming years and is expected to seek a significant increase in rights fees.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

He urged anyone intending to join the protest to "reflect on the impact and distress it will cause on this very significant day, and exercise your right to protest on a different date".

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

If acted upon, these MPs’ recommendations could influence future investment in community exercise programs and support services.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026

Boaz remained in the doorway while the sisters searched the prop room, but it was a fruitless exercise.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

Many people can begin at home using body weight exercises, then gradually increase the difficulty as their strength improves.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026

Events manager Cordelia Sheridan, 27, who exercises four to five times a week at her gym in Battersea, says she treats her £45 gym membership "like an essential utility bill".

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

Investors have learned that military exercises usually end without disrupting commerce.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026

According to FlightRadar24, the aircraft, which went by call sign SNAKE4, was conducting exercises off the coast of Monterey County and San Luis Obispo County.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

For several weeks leading up to the game, the Red and Blue forces took part in a series of “spiral” exercises that set the stage for the showdown.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

He relied on care packages sent by family and friends, exercised, meditated and kept journals that he later used to write his book.

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

Armstrong, the CEO of the largest U.S. crypto exchange, was at the center of it all and exercised the crypto industry’s sway over the bill as its de facto leader in the Washington fight.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026

In response to questions, Damen shared a press release that said it “has always acted in accordance with the applicable sanctions packages and that full transparency has been exercised about its activities.”

From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2026

"We are definitely no longer in that space - the strategic reserve is a real commitment for those who are in it, and they will be exercised as part of our exercise programme next year."

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

“I boldly entered...politics and business and exercised the rights I already possessed. I therefore claim the right to speak for the...women of the country...and I now announce myself as a candidate for the Presidency.”

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

The director would be able to manage public works projects, including construction, buying or leasing property, exercising eminent domain with City Council approval, granting street permits, regulating parking and recommending budgets for the department.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Many say they feel a sense of connection when exercising with other people.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

“Rather than exercising discretion, they’re going to exercise enforcement,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

As for the residual costs of exercising her right to offend back in 2017, Griffin confirmed that some of her shows still draw protesters.

From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026

“Don’t go. We’re supposed to be exercising, right? I’ll shut up, okay?”

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott




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