exercise

Example Sentences

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But this is not just an ego-soothing exercise for the president.

From Salon

Iran is expected to begin a two-day live-fire naval exercise on Sunday in the Strait of Hormuz - one of the world's most important shipping lanes and a key route for energy supplies.

From BBC

Exiled Tibetans began a unique global election on Sunday for a government representing a homeland many have never seen, as part of a democratic exercise voters say carries great weight.

From Barron's

“We shouldn’t be in fear of being killed by exercising our rights. … Even if you don’t agree with someone’s political stance, you shouldn’t be penalized for having a political stance.”

From Los Angeles Times

South African captain Aiden Markram said the frantic nature of Saturday's match had been "a really good exercise for us" with players being put under pressure and several of them responding well.

From Barron's