exercising

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The ruling said the court not exercising its powers in the case would send out the wrong signal to other public bodies, undermine the authority of the commissioner, and subvert the rule of law.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

He mentioned exercising his 2nd Amendment rights to defend himself against the threats, according to the complaint.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

A humane technological order requires a robust civil society: universities, localities, entrepreneurs, churches, professional associations and especially families capable of exercising moral responsibility and cultivating virtue.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

On the chat, Talley claimed he was exercising “oversight” in repeatedly checking with officials at the jail and the U.S.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

This was when I dealt with the tedious business of cleaning and exercising my physical body.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline