exercise
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More recently, Hormuz and the Persian Gulf have been a Rubicon for American presidents, sometimes defining their foreign policy and taste for exercising military power.
"Keith Hornby was the primary carer for his elderly mother and was just taking an hour out of his demanding day to get some fresh air and exercise," he said.
From BBC
The plan also asks for the government to exercise its warrants to acquire nearly 80% of the companies’ common stock and relist the shares on the New York Stock Exchange.
From Barron's
When the stock market rockets ahead, the call options will be exercised by buyers, essentially capping the fund’s potential upside.
From Barron's
Norris also maintained other income steams, including a long-running role as a pitchman for the Total Gym line of exercise equipment, promoting his fitness regimen well into his 80s.
From MarketWatch
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