act on

Example Sentences

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This is his internal narrative — and he has the power to act on it.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

It’s a question of when—and whether we will finally choose to act on what we already know.

From Slate • Apr. 25, 2026

Tuesday's motion was advisory, meaning cabinet is not legally obliged to act on it.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

The result: real-world flubs such as Olson’s that can confuse users and in some cases deliver misinformation that users might unknowingly act on.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Massari was the first of many Truman athletes, male and female, to act on Truman’s stage.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove