exercising

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By 2023, Beckham was an MLS co-owner after exercising an option to establish an expansion team that he’d secured when he joined the LA Galaxy as a player.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"The use of force against citizens exercising their constitutional rights to peaceful assembly, expression, and public participation is unacceptable," it said in a joint statement with environmental groups.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

He mentioned exercising his 2nd Amendment rights to defend himself against the threats, according to the complaint.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

On the chat, Talley claimed he was exercising “oversight” in repeatedly checking with officials at the jail and the U.S.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

He became absorbed beyond mere happiness as he felt himself exercising control over living things.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding