exerting

Example Sentences

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At the high court, the Trump administration supported Havana Docks, saying allowing these sorts of lawsuits would help achieve the foreign-policy goal of exerting economic pressure on Cuba.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 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

But since decisions are made by consensus at the WTO, exerting pressure on this issue could be a way for India to gain concessions elsewhere.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Were they exerting subtle pressure on him to conform?

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady