exercise

Example Sentences

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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

Just a carefully curated exercise in nothingness, presented as importance.

From Salon

Defence, including the trilateral fighter jet programme the UK and Japan have with Italy and joint military exercises, were expected to be high on the agenda.

From BBC