act out
Example Sentences
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I am thinking very much of what we show on our screens as we act out our roles in the drama.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Players roll a dice to move their pawns across the board, with each landing spot corresponding to cards containing questions or instructions to act out disaster-specific responses.
From Barron's • Dec. 29, 2025
"He started to act out because he doesn't think it's fair that he's been kept in there that long, so that's had an impact on his behaviour."
From BBC • Sep. 14, 2025
Now we’re in a comedy structure where it’s act out and mix up a set up, a punch line, etc.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2025
She paused to act out an impression of me, eyes wide and mouth hanging open.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
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