exert
verb (used with object)
to put forth or into use, as power; exercise, as ability or influence; put into vigorous action.
exerting
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present participleof exert.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The franc’s strength over the past several months is likely exerting downward price pressure on some goods imports, counteracting the effects of higher energy prices, they said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
Also exerting influence in recent elections is the district’s other largest union: Local 99 of Service Employees International Union.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 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
Ganpatrao also took her to music directors, hoping to profit from her talent and exerting control over her, causing her great hardship, Mangeshkar told film historian Nasrin Munni Kabir.
From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2026
“You mistake me, you quite mistake me,” she replied, exerting herself.
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
