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exercise

[ek-ser-sahyz] / ˈɛk sərˌsaɪz /






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“The most epic chip-building exercise by far,” he has said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

The Kenya Tourism Federation said it is lobbying to have the U.S. travel warnings downgraded to their previous level, which advised travelers to exercise caution rather than reconsider their trips.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

The findings suggest that maintaining physical independence with age may require much less exercise than many people assume.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026

But medicine isn’t an accounting exercise with a set revenue requirement.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

It was neither a “contract with abolition” nor a “covenant with death,” but rather a prudent exercise in ambiguity.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

Throughout the study, they completed their exercises on 81% of days.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026

Russian security police accused Mr. Imai of reporting on Russian soldiers taking part in live-fire bombing exercises over the Kuril Islands.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

Wainwright, about 130 miles east of Edmonton, Alberta's capital, is one of the main bases used by the Canadian military for live-fire training exercises, and it houses troops from Canada and allied countries.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

While previous studies have largely examined how much time people spend exercising, the researchers focused on a different question: Does the number of days someone exercises influence how well they sleep?

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

She would pull at her jaw and go through a lot of chin exercises she had read in a movie book.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers

The researchers found that participants who exercised more frequently tended to experience more restorative sleep.

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

The petition argues that Kumar exercised powers that belong to the commission collectively and seeks a ruling that any such actions were unauthorised.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

It is little marked upon how much skill must be exercised to produce the most piquant malformations.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson

Before the study began, participants reported exercising for an average of only about 18 minutes per week.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 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

Hilo excluded readings for hours at a time, particularly when I was exercising or on the go.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026

She gained confidence, started exercising and discovered a passion for running.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

He had been examined by a big doctor that morning, and the doctor had said he would be all right, but that he would have to be careful, no strenuous studying or exercising.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok


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