act like
Example Sentences
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Today, Rocket Lab’s small-lift Electron rockets act like outer-space Ubers, delivering clusters of satellites into custom trajectories on behalf of imaging companies, government agencies and researchers.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
“Who would act like that except someone who thinks they can do whatever they want and there’s no consequences?”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
As chairman of BP, Manifold’s inclination was to act like an executive chairman rather than as a more hands-off nonexecutive role, people familiar with his leadership style said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
Tents - particularly polyester tents - act like mini greenhouses trapping heat inside them, from your body and the sun.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
At least Mima and Suzi and Dina still speak to me when Papa isn’t around, but Papa continues to act like I don’t exist.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
