act out
Example Sentences
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Some of her middle school students are unafraid to initiate conversations about immigration enforcement, she said, while others keep their feelings to themselves or act out.
From Salon • Mar. 2, 2026
The government has tried other tactics to address the issue; the FAA implemented stiffer penalties in recent years for passengers who act out on planes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 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
If they wanted to act out, that was fine with her, as long as they didn’t hurt anyone else.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
