exert
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For years, China has sought to exert influence abroad through a "vast bureaucracy and network" of resources, people and funding, said Lyle Morris, a senior fellow with the Asia Society Policy Institute.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
He ordered Aspen Dental to pay $2.3 million in penalties and restitution while also imposing new conditions to ensure the company doesn’t exert undue control over dental care at the practices it supports.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
The unpleasant part of that trade-off is already happening here; most major U.S. airlines moved in April to increase baggage fees as the price of oil was beginning to exert itself on fares.
From Slate • May 12, 2026
“The allegations at the center of this case, that a foreign government sought to exert influence over a local elected official, are deeply troubling. We take them seriously.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
Hours past he had given up trying to exert himself any more; he could no longer call up any energy.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
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