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1 - Although the Government does not censor broadcasts directly, government officials exert pressure on journalists to practice self-censorship.

2 - There is little support for the contention that genes can exert influence over behavior.

3 - Cells can also change shape, exert forces, and move from one place in the embryo to another.

4 - Some managers exert considerable pressure on their staff to work extra hours without being paid.

5 - The current climate zones exert a significant influence on vegetation.