exerting

Example Sentences

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The Bogotá elite is used to exerting its influence in politics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

Regional mediators Qatar, Egypt and Turkey are currently said to be exerting heavy pressure on Hamas to move on disarmament.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

"It will take a long time before such economic pain forces Iran to compromise," Ingram said, explaining it is "more likely economic disruption... pushes China into exerting more pressure on Iran to negotiate".

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Researchers like Aidan Campbell, Yiyi Wang, and Michael Inzlicht, psychologists at the University of Toronto, show that exerting effort increases meaning and well-being.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

My head throbs, and I feel woozy from exerting myself.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman