Example Sentences

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"As a result of this volatility, clients have been exercising greater caution."

From Reuters • Jul. 18, 2022

When Ishiguro told the audience at his Nobel lecture that he’d always taken the unstoppable advance of humanist values for granted, he may have been exercising a certain degree of modesty.

From New York Times • Feb. 23, 2021

Richard points out that some people have been exercising more than usual during the lockdown, but others have stopped exercising, and problems can occur when they suddenly get up and clap.

From BBC • May 3, 2020

Pleasingly, Italian feminists have been exercising their right to protest against the sculpture, but its existence remains a saddening sign of yet another missed opportunity for a female artist to create something truly powerful.

From The Guardian • Apr. 10, 2019

"And you have been exercising the duties of the ministry before you have donned your gown, my dear Herbert," said Mr. Howard, glancing approvingly on his young friend.

From The Mother's Recompense, Volume 2 A Sequel to Home Influence by Aguilar, Grace