Word: exert
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...full of keen satire. He opens up an entirely new and original method of attack on free trade intended to overwhelm that doctrine; in fact, his work is a new analysis of the question that renders the decision conclusive in favor of protection. The work is destined to exert a large influence on the commerce and politics of the future, and will take a high rank in the field of economic literature. Everybody should read this work, to get a thorough understanding of the principles that are destined before long to begin a new era in political and social reform...
...whom I have any doubts is a Mr. Digaway, who lives in this house. He looks exceedingly pale from dissipation, and often has a light in his room until very late at night. It is a very sad case. I hope and pray that I may be able to exert a good influence over this young man. If I can reform at least one erring soul, I shall not have come here in vain...