Here are some examples of how "exerted" is used:
* "She exerted all her strength to lift the heavy box." (She used a lot of physical force.)
* "The government exerted pressure on the company to change its policies." (They applied influence to make them act differently.)
* "He exerted himself to finish the project on time." (He put in a lot of effort.)
The word "exerted" can also be used to describe something that is being applied or used, like in this sentence:
* "The exerted pressure caused the balloon to burst."
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