Example Sentences

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On the chat, Talley claimed he was exercising “oversight” in repeatedly checking with officials at the jail and the U.S.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

Technically, I was exercising with the napping ladies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

"He was exercising his right in a public forum to talk and discuss - and that is a good thing."

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2025

Union members said he was exercising his 1st Amendment rights.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2025

I think what he was actually doing was exercising his legs—putting as much weight on them as he could, a bit more each time.

From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien