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act

[akt] / ækt /








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ECB officials may however be nervous about waiting too long to act, especially after facing criticism for moving too slowly to tame the inflation surge in 2022.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Under current legislation, a practising Sikh may wear a small blade, known as a kirpan, close to the body but drawing it in an act of aggression is illegal.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The sister act also owned a pied-à-terre in Manhattan.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Judges won’t always act ethically without legal constraints.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

I do my best to act normal, but when CPU brings back her toy, Ray doesn’t throw it again.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko




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