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Applies (4)

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exerts

'applies' is the definition.
(exerting is a kind of applying)

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(Other definitions for exerts that I've seen before include "Makes strenuous effort" , "Forcefully applies (pressure)" , "Brings into use or to bear" , "Brings into use, say strength" , "Brings something to bear forcefully" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.
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