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act upon

VERB
act on
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
have no effect on






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Draghi's replacement at the head of the ECB, Christine Lagarde, delivered a similar message about the European single market being unfulfilled and the responsibility of national leaders to act upon Draghi's report.

From Barron's May 14, 2026

However, if you did not take note of this fact and act upon it, that is your mistake.

From MarketWatch Apr. 14, 2026

It found that the parents had not shown a likelihood of success, reasoning that mere exposure to ideas, without compulsion to affirm or act upon them, did not constitute a substantial burden on religious exercise.

From Slate Apr. 23, 2025

"In my view, it was rational for the defendant to assess and act upon the available evidence on dog attacks and fatalities," she continued.

From BBC Dec. 17, 2024

“You can keep your whatonyms and whatnots. My business is profit, and when I see an opportunity to make some, I act upon it.”

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood




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