That change will come about only when the United States begins exerting pressure on its allies, not just its foes.

My new boss immediately began exerting pressure on me to perform; Cat and I bought our first house.

Behnke touched his finger to the trigger and began exerting slight but ever-increasing pressure.

They say guerrilla commanders inside Afghanistan, who sense victory, are likely to begin exerting political power.

Guerrilla commanders in Afghanistan, close to tasting victory, are likely to begin exerting political power, diplomats said.

An abuser begins exerting control by systematically stripping away his victim's sense of self-worth.

They began exerting pressure on her, until it was too late for her to escape from their influence.

But it isn't long before the film begins exerting a powerful hold, once the hard edges of its story begin to emerge.

A few weeks ago, gravity began exerting its pull.

At about this time, Robertson began exerting greater control over the Band.