Example Sentences

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"I've done a lot of research into them, and I am exercising caution," says Katie.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

“I am exercising my mayoral powers to implement a curfew within Downtown Los Angeles,” said Bass.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2025

"I'm an Australian - what's colluding with foreign forces when I am exercising my democratic rights to meet my representatives? How does that work?" he said.

From Reuters • Jul. 6, 2023

He added, “I am exercising my authority under the charter to make sure there’s a change in that office and we bring in someone new and independent and strong.”

From New York Times • Nov. 19, 2018

"No," she replied, "I am exercising by lying down."

From The Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony (Volume 2 of 2) Including Public Addresses, Her Own Letters and Many From Her Contemporaries During Fifty Years by Harper, Ida Husted