exert
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Determined to exert power and raise its profile, Local 99 went on strike against L.A.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Nobody knows how many, but it doesn’t take too many for it to exert a lot of leverage.
From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026
“It can exert heavy influence on market stability, quarter-end flows and short-term volatility for S&P 500.”
From MarketWatch • Mar. 28, 2026
The article said they were not deploying troops but pressure was building on them to do so as Tehran looks to exert greater sway over the region.
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
She issued orders in a confidential whisper, “I want no noise, please. Your Chief must have complete rest. Don’t let him exert himself when he wakes. Now you’ll have to excuse me.”
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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