exert

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For years, China has sought to exert influence abroad through a "vast bureaucracy and network" of resources, people and funding, said Lyle Morris, a senior fellow with the Asia Society Policy Institute.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

The unpleasant part of that trade-off is already happening here; most major U.S. airlines moved in April to increase baggage fees as the price of oil was beginning to exert itself on fares.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

It's exceedingly rare for the White House to exert open pressure on the nine-judge panel, who are appointed to lifetime terms by the president and confirmed by Congress.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

The pressures that wildfires exert on survivors are not always direct — housing instability, the loss of employment and the breakdown of social networks and sense of community all exacerbate the crisis.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

We demand universal adult franchise and we are prepared to exert economic pressure to attain our demands.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela