exert
verb (used with object)
to put forth or into use, as power; exercise, as ability or influence; put into vigorous action.
had exerted
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past perfectof exert.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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In her decision, McCormick wrote that Musk had exerted unfair influence over shareholders and that negotiations over his pay plan were not legitimate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2025
Freed from the tyrannical control that his father Murry had exerted over The Beach Boys’ direction as their manager, Wilson made a self-conscious stab at greatness.
From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2025
Caltagirone complained in particular about the influence that Mediobanca had exerted on Generali, even after the insurer embraced the board's list system.
From Reuters ● Aug. 3, 2023
Her defence lawyers said investigators had exerted pressure and threatened her and her friends with arrest.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2019
Staring at her through the dusk, the Phantom was conscious that his statement had exerted a profound effect upon her.
From The Gray Phantom's Return by Herman Landon
