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Discover LudwigThe phrase "exerted by" is correct and perfectly acceptable in written English.
You can use it to describe a certain influence or pressure that someone or something is having on another person, group, or thing. For example, you could say, "The control exerted by the government over the media is increasing."
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Such is the pressure exerted by the Ryder Cup.
Pressure exerted by the DRC for his extradition failed.
Not the least of the fascinations exerted by Jullien was his successful advocacy of American music.
Thanks to my action, and pressure exerted by fellow 'netizens', she was set free.
For Bloom "anxiety" is exerted by the intimidating weight of literary forebears.
"Positive forcing" is exerted by climatic factors that contribute to the warming of Earth's surface, whereas "negative forcing" is exerted by factors that cool Earth's surface.
Now, freed from pressure exerted by the PVV for another couple of months, parties will scramble to fill the vacuum.
Then there is the behind-the-scenes pressure that is exerted by the government on media organisations.
Europe must pursue difficult discussions with Putin, and results will be tied to the pressure exerted by sanctions.
One of the most significant effects exerted by the chlorinated-hydrocarbon insecticides is concerned with the liver.
The term is "hegemony" – defined as "the social, cultural, ideological, or economic influence exerted by a dominant group".
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com