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act in response



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"Now it is our duty to act in response to this aggression," he said.

From Barron's Apr. 9, 2026

A basic function of cells is that they act in response to their environments.

From Science Daily Dec. 4, 2024

But the BOJ's focus on inflation and the economy does not mean it would never act in response to currency moves, the sources said.

From Reuters Sep. 12, 2022

The mayor of Ramat Gan, where the skyscraper is located, initially said that legally the local authority was unable to act in response to Israelis' complaints.

From BBC Jun. 2, 2022

It is the impulsive person's tendency always to act quickly and to act in response to his strong feelings.

From Analyzing Character by Katherine M. H. Blackford




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