exercised
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SpaceX raised a total of $86 billion after underwriters exercised their right to sell additional shares, on top of the $75 billion initially raised.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026
On Monday, the company said underwriters had exercised their options to buy another 83 million shares, marking a total of $85.7 billion raised through the offering.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026
The judges added that powers vested in the president, including supreme command of the armed forces and the authority to declare martial law, must be exercised to protect the nation's survival and security.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
But in a TV interview earlier this year, he did acknowledge he exercised poor judgement in meeting Epstein.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The military exercised its largest call-up since the war.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
