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exert

[ig-zurt] / ɪgˈzɜrt /


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"Clearly, we exert our own ecology of fear," she said.

From Science Daily • Jun. 28, 2026

"The more energy we exert, the more we sweat, the more our stress is released," Annisa told AFP at the capital's main stadium, where about 500 people had come together.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

Each will exert an influence on our weather this week, which means spells of potentially hot sunshine interspersed with occasional bursts of rain.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

The Saudis exert tremendous effort to organize it, deploying legions of security forces, healthcare workers and guides.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Given Walt’s need to exert control and Chris’s extravagantly independent nature, polarization was inevitable.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer




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