exercised

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SpaceX raised a total of $86 billion after underwriters exercised their right to sell additional shares, on top of the $75 billion initially raised.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

And people with diabetes who exercised in the afternoon doubled their odds of being able to discontinue glucose-lowering medications altogether.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 21, 2026

The company also revealed it raised an extra $11 billion from its IPO after underwriters exercised an option to buy more shares.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

Underwriters on the already record-breaking IPO exercised the option to buy another 83 million shares.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

The housing code was rarely enforced, and its most important mechanism, the power of the city to correct code violations and bill landlords, was not once exercised by the city council, which oversaw housing issues.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson