exerting

Example Sentences

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In February 2022, Hugh, then aged 71, felt generally well but started to experience shortness of breath when he was exerting himself.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The majestic Midtown railway nexus Grand Central Terminal has been on sightseers’ lists since it opened in 1913, with the cavernous interior celestial ceiling, a verdant astrological mural, exerting particular fascination.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

I’m not exerting as much energy unless of course she has me come out, falling all over the floor.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Researchers like Aidan Campbell, Yiyi Wang, and Michael Inzlicht, psychologists at the University of Toronto, show that exerting effort increases meaning and well-being.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

The more he saw others exerting themselves, the emptier he felt.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright