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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

Sheriff Sara Matheson said the men had exerted 'undue influence' over the McCullochs.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 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

He had exerted all his capacities, summoned all the resources of his courage; and this was the more needed because of the unconventional, informal footing on which he stood with the family.

From The Storm Centre by Murfree, Mary Noailles