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to bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively
parental involvement has consistently been shown to exert the most influence over a child's success in school
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Recent Examples of exerted
Benjamin Duke exerted a major influence on his brother’s philanthropic priorities.
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Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The wife of Sheldon Adelson, Israel Hayom's late American financier, also alleges that Sara exerted pressure on her to provide gifts and favorable media coverage.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Choosing an alternative is not a simple rip-and-replace exercise, given the mission-critical role that VMware plays in the virtualization of workloads and the technical leadership that the company has traditionally exerted.
—Will Townsend, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Regarding when to open schools, there were legitimate questions about undue influence exerted on the CDC by the American Federation of Teachers.
—Cory Franklin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Oct. 2024
All humane organizations worldwide, including the Humane Society of the United State and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, condemn rodeos for the inherent brutality exerted on the animals.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 4 Oct. 2024
Whereas, Moreover, California’s cities, counties, special districts, joint powers authorities, and other quasi-governmental entities exerted demonstrable undue pressure upon African slaves and Black Californians throughout the territory.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 3 Oct. 2024
Ball expects the main areas to be impacted will be food and vehicles, both of which have exerted either disinflationary or deflationary pressures in recent months.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024
Even in the age of smartphones and social media, Ethiopia’s authoritarian government has exerted remarkable control over the flow of information.
—Nic Cheeseman, Foreign Affairs, 8 Apr. 2021
Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The wife of Sheldon Adelson, Israel Hayom's late American financier, also alleges that Sara exerted pressure on her to provide gifts and favorable media coverage.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Choosing an alternative is not a simple rip-and-replace exercise, given the mission-critical role that VMware plays in the virtualization of workloads and the technical leadership that the company has traditionally exerted.
—Will Townsend, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Regarding when to open schools, there were legitimate questions about undue influence exerted on the CDC by the American Federation of Teachers.
—Cory Franklin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Oct. 2024
All humane organizations worldwide, including the Humane Society of the United State and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, condemn rodeos for the inherent brutality exerted on the animals.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 4 Oct. 2024
Whereas, Moreover, California’s cities, counties, special districts, joint powers authorities, and other quasi-governmental entities exerted demonstrable undue pressure upon African slaves and Black Californians throughout the territory.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 3 Oct. 2024
Ball expects the main areas to be impacted will be food and vehicles, both of which have exerted either disinflationary or deflationary pressures in recent months.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024
Even in the age of smartphones and social media, Ethiopia’s authoritarian government has exerted remarkable control over the flow of information.
—Nic Cheeseman, Foreign Affairs, 8 Apr. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exerted
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Then, assess what the metric tells you to determine where changes would best be applied.Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Anyone who has filled out their tax return applied for a driver’s license, or booked a doctor’s appointment knows how frustratingly antiquated government services can feel.Greg Orme, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Creating Employee-Forward Workplaces There have been a number of major changes post-Covid-19 pandemic to how offices are both designed and used.Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recognizing the limitations of traditional ceramics used in watchmaking – namely their propensity to shatter upon impact – the brand set out to create a substance that would offer the aesthetic appeal of ceramic without compromising on resilience.Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Wallace continuously wielded populist rhetoric and maintained support from working-class white Alabamans.Brucie Porter / Made by History, TIME, 5 Dec. 2024
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The no-confidence vote is the just the latest jolt on a political rollercoaster in France, where no single party has wielded a majority in parliament since snap elections in July.Lauren Kent, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
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The president recently exercised that power to to his son, Hunter, despite previously pledging not to do so.Khaleda Rahman, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The times that Taylor Swift has gotten litigious in her career, it has most frequently been exercised against other powerful entities rather than fans, musicologist Harper says.Kari McMahon, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Exerted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exerted. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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