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exercise

[ek-ser-sahyz] / ˈɛk sərˌsaɪz /






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Will he exercise his control mostly for the benefit of shreholders, or for himself?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

It would require Hezbollah to stop firing, withdraw from near the Israeli border and would see Lebanon's army deploy to new "pilot zones" in the area, where it will exercise exclusive control.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

The foundations are still balanced nutrition, strength exercise, adequate sleep, social connection and access to good food.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

Three members of the Royal Navy who died in a helicopter crash during a training exercise have been named.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“Demonstrate the assigned exercise, and only the assigned exercise, Adiah.”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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