exerting
Example Sentences
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She ate and drank what would be expected of someone exerting herself to the nth degree.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 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
Regional mediators Qatar, Egypt and Turkey are currently said to be exerting heavy pressure on Hamas to move on disarmament.
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
"It will take a long time before such economic pain forces Iran to compromise," Ingram said, explaining it is "more likely economic disruption... pushes China into exerting more pressure on Iran to negotiate".
From Barron's ● Apr. 23, 2026
That he was only the smartest kid in the universe because, one night, he wolfed down the first sugary snack he could find without exerting any effort.
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
