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Donetsk and Luhansk are collectively known as the Donbas, Ukraine's industrial heartland, and Russia does not exert full control over them.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
One possibility is that the latter are being used to exert leverage, as the U.S. seeks to execute its hemispheric military strategy.
—Hersh Shefrin, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Foreman belonged to an era when boxing exerted a vast pull on pop culture.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
Will Novo Nordisk’s stock down 40% over the past year, will the Trump Administration pursue lax enforcement of drug compounders in order to exert pressure on a huge driver of Denmark’s economy?
—Seth Joseph, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
One possibility is that the latter are being used to exert leverage, as the U.S. seeks to execute its hemispheric military strategy.
—Hersh Shefrin, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Foreman belonged to an era when boxing exerted a vast pull on pop culture.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
Will Novo Nordisk’s stock down 40% over the past year, will the Trump Administration pursue lax enforcement of drug compounders in order to exert pressure on a huge driver of Denmark’s economy?
—Seth Joseph, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exert
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In other words, the same asset that feels untouchable when trying to borrow from a bank suddenly becomes fully visible when applying for student aid.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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After the announcement of the acquisition, China took its turn to apply the pressure.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Apr. 2025
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Booker, who appeared to have nothing more than two glasses of water and notes on his lectern, skillfully used the rules to his advantage, permitting colleagues to ask questions to give himself brief moments of rest while still maintaining control of the floor.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
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When the bill was introduced in last year’s legislative session, sponsors said that the mental health of minors who excessively use social media was a main concern.—
Lee Ann Anderson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2025
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Through them, the Chinese firm has persuaded the president to defend a tool wielded by America’s foremost foreign adversary.—
The Editors,
National Review,
5 Apr. 2025
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Zoom in: Musk, who has wielded significant influence in the Trump administration, may be stepping back in coming months, the president said Thursday.—
Ben Berkowitz,
Axios,
5 Apr. 2025
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According to the group’s letter, these businesses account for more than $800 million in annual revenue, employing thousands of people internationally and domestically.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Following successful efforts in Indonesia, the Sheba Hope Grows™ program has grown to include a global network of more than 200 reef builders worldwide, some employing different methods catered more specifically to their environment.—
Cat Cardenas,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Exert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exert. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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