exert
Example Sentences
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Here, Beethoven exerts a compulsion for triumphant glory.
From Los Angeles Times
The goal is to determine when and how ionospheric disturbances might exert meaningful electrostatic effects on the Earth's crust.
From Science Daily
Bloomberg has reported that regulators also are trying to determine whether Netflix has exerted leverage over creators in negotiations when acquiring programming to build its catalog.
From Los Angeles Times
To determine how GPLD1 exerts its effects, the team focused on what the enzyme does best.
From Science Daily
Abiy said he had asked Turkey to exert diplomatic pressure and assist peacefully in securing access to the sea.
From BBC
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