act out
Example Sentences
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“There’s something about seeing women act out on their frustrations that is ripe and interesting,” Thompson says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 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
That is the jam that people such as Ava and people in that age group, you hear it, you on the dance floor, and it would make you act out at work.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2025
They had a brazen plan which they would act out each time, even involving their children.
From BBC • May 14, 2025
Then like I did in Ms. Washington’s class, I act out the story of Glenn Burke.
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
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