Example Sentences

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Amal and Hezbollah officials told the ambassador-designate to remain in Lebanon and exhorted the government to reverse its decision.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Official propaganda exhorted citizens to face their lives and their duty to the Fatherland with endurance and perseverance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Speaking at Davos earlier, Zelensky exhorted Europe to do more to ensure its own security, saying: "Europe loves to discuss the future but avoids taking action".

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

In doing so, they exhorted their audience to confront these issues head-on, echoing the stoic ideal of facing opposition with fortitude and resilience.

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2024

He continuously exhorted them to get out of Idaho, to not give up.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz