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act

[akt] / ækt /








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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

It will look at whether any "act or omission by a police officer" caused or contributed to his death.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

In addition, distributing money to Americans from any deals “would really take an act of Congress,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Judges won’t always act ethically without legal constraints.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

“I’ve never seen them act like this in my life. They’re usually very shy.”

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell




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