act with
Example Sentences
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“So I will act with integrity, our prosecutors will act with integrity, we will prosecute without fear or any sort of favor, and that’s exactly what we have been doing.”
From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2026
The EU is facing pressure to act, with countries including France pushing for a social media ban for minors following Australia's restrictions for under-16s.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
"We must act with far greater urgency to strictly limit the magnitude and duration of any overshoot beyond 1.5C," Guterres said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
Raman hit Bass repeatedly on her record, saying the incumbent failed to act with urgency on repairs to streets, sidewalks and other infrastructure, production of new apartments and the exodus of Hollywood jobs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
I knew I had to act with her because she was attracting flies and I was keeping her spirit from moving on.
From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat
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