exercise
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He didn’t exercise in public or show off his abs, and there is no record of him ever leading his troops in calisthenics or challenging his peers to a pull-up contest.
From Salon ● Oct. 24, 2026
If you have lost three out of three, have scored three goals and have conceded nine, then banging on about points you might win down the line is an exercise in wishful thinking.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
In “Barn Raiser,” he mourns strict materialism as an empty exercise, challenging those “to whom nothing matters but matter.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
Second, they estimated overall activity volume by combining duration with intensity, giving greater weight to strenuous exercise.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026
So much for “Kids don’t get enough fresh air and exercise anymore.”
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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When the president requires an emotional backstop and perhaps a bit of reining in, the first gentleman exercises his own version of diplomacy.
From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026
As their strength improved, participants were encouraged to make the exercises progressively more difficult.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026
It has not been confirmed if those injured were on the base's sprawling ranges where exercises are carried out, or whether the fire spread to living quarters.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
The planned IPO comes during a turbulent time for global markets, with multiple instances of noteworthy equity fundraising exercises either being delayed or pulled.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
So Hattie can practice pointe exercises and barre stretches at home, any time she wants to.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
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The failure to secure convictions can be linked to the organisation which exercised power over many of those present.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
Participants who exercised more regularly also tended to feel more energetic and experience less stress the next day.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026
Doctors also say that certain patients, usually older adults, postmenopausal women or people who have never exercised, are suddenly dealing with back or bone issues after experiencing rapid weight loss.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
On each of those occasions, the governor’s office exercised its authority to prevent her release.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
“Well, you don’t need to get exercised, Jean,” she said.
From "Homesick" by Jean Fritz
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"The possible benefits of physical activity for people with Parkinson's disease may depend on how long they stay active and whether they continue exercising over time," said Ryu.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026
"You may slow down your movements and stop exercising, you're treating yourself and your body and mind as if you are already ill."
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
We never really feel like exercising, but we force ourselves, so we will drive to Beverly Hills and do the walking path along Santa Monica Boulevard, which is quite lovely.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
Whether someone begins exercising in their 30s, 50s, or later, becoming more active can still help improve physical performance and preserve the abilities needed for a healthier, more independent life.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026
JetBlue now has four hundred reservation agents, like Dolly, working at home in the Salt Lake City area, taking reservations —in between babysitting, exercising, writing novels, and cooking dinner.
From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman
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