exacted

Example Sentences

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The siege mentality of these gated communities exacted an immense human toll on employees, struggling for essentials like water or electricity.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 8, 2026

“IBM has effectively exacted change across every major technology computing cycle over the last century,” Woodring explains.

From Barron's • Dec. 10, 2025

It wasn’t until the divisional round in 1978 that the Rams exacted a measure of revenge with a 34-10 thumping.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2025

England exacted revenge in the return fixture four days later, winning 2-1 in Saint-Etienne, yet it was France who finished up topping Group A3 by a point.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2024

Before the terrible price was exacted for their transgressions.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez