Sentence examples for were exercised by from inspiring English sources

In periods of decentralization similar functions were exercised by local grandees.

During Mr. Roh's two months of political limbo, presidential powers were exercised by the prime minister, Goh Kun.

It's fair to say that the readers of all newspapers, including those who read the Guardian, were exercised by the media mood music.

Bradshaw and Farrelly were exercised by the fact that the PCC's annual statistics did not show which titles had generated the most complaints.

During the Blitz, while others were exercised by more rational emotions of fear or anger, Betjeman confides of his ministry colleague: "I used to wish desperately for a small wound from a bomb so that she would minister to me".

But S.E.C. filings show that some options were exercised by Sprint executives soon after the shareholder vote that removed vesting requirements, and others were exercised after the Justice Department sued in June to halt the merger.

Sometimes, though, control is exercised by invisible – and dangerous – means.

Legitimate eminent domain is exercised by elected officials, however.

The power used to be exercised by the home secretary.

"Now, power is being exercised by those who have weapons.

Freud was exercised by it throughout his life.