exact
adjective
strictly accurate or correct.
have exacted
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present perfectof exact.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Still, the relationships with Epstein have exacted tolls.
From Barron's ● Dec. 18, 2025
The years of working the rubbish dumps and living in shacks have exacted a heavy toll.
From BBC ● May 25, 2024
The clashes have exacted a staggering toll on the impoverished territory’s 2.3 million Palestinian residents.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 8, 2022
It could have shut down the hospital or stopped admitting new patients, but those decisions might also have exacted a toll on patient care.
From Slate ● Oct. 7, 2021
Another scythe might have exacted a punishment far worse.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
