act like
Example Sentences
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Rob Dinerman, a squash historian, said Niederhoffer didn’t look or act like a squash player.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Environmentalists also say river bank fortifications destroy shallow-water zones where aquatic life and insects breed -- and the adjoining natural floodplains that act like sponges at times of excess water.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
She instructed ChatGPT to act like a mechanic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
"He tried to act like he cared, like he was their friend," said Hardy, who supported many of the families.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
The man has to stop in his tracks, act like he’s going into a shop.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
