Sentence examples for was able to exert from inspiring English sources

No one was able to exert a grip.

An institution that began as an attempt to limit competition prospered most when it was able to exert monopoly control.

But once Cook had scored those first innings runs, century or not, he was able to exert himself in the field.

But as master of the rolls he was able to exert his influence over many more cases: relatively few get any further than the court of appeal.

Political parties made the most of their limited power in the 1920s, but in the 1930s the military was able to exert control without violating the constitution.

In that post he was able to exert enormous influence over American educational policy by guiding the choice of the country's top educators.

The party should be able to exert some political power.

"They are able to exert a lot of pressure," Ms. Nestle said.

By accepting his offer, Labor may be able to exert a moderating influence.

It's all about being able to exert maximum effort and not overheat.

From the endocrine system these signals are able to exert their effects throughout the body.