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
But it was unclear on Friday whether the U.S. had exerted pressure on Mr. el-Sisi not to speak at the St. Petersburg forum.
From New York Times ● Jun. 17, 2022
Herr J. had made himself extremely agreeable, and had exerted himself the whole day on our behalf.
From Music-Study in Germany from the Home Correspondence of Amy Fay by Amy Fay
