acting as

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Since his mom was diagnosed with cancer at 83, Regis has pivoted to acting as what he calls a “capital C caregiver,” as she copes with treatment.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

Thomas Pauken II, a U.S. citizen, pleaded guilty to acting as an unregistered Chinese government agent in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

He also expects Apple to launch an independent Siri app that functions similarly to other AI apps by acting as an “interface for text, voice, and attachments.”

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

That crate will then be housed in an outer cage, with 12 metal springs acting as shock-absorbers above and below.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“I have been acting as governess to two children.”

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie