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act

[akt] / ækt /








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The decision undermines efforts to show that Europe can act strategically and with common purpose.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The European Union said last month it needed to act more forcefully to rebalance its trade relationship with China.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

When you first encounter an act with the name Tara Clerkin Trio, you might assume it’s a jazz outfit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

"This act of hatred has no place in our society, and certainly no place on the streets of Northern Ireland," said Emma Little-Pengelly.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

I could sit and act like nothing happened earlier, like Rachel hadn’t publicly announced that I was her charity friend.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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