act

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The findings challenge the traditional neuron-focused view of fear, showing that neurons do not act alone in generating fear memories.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

"Teachers are incredibly stretched because you need training for this sort of challenge. I think the balancing act that teachers now face is more challenging than it's ever been before."

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

She told those attending, “The task is to act and think differently.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

A group of Grubhub veterans have found their next act: an app that lets drivers get help with flat tires and stalled engines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“Other kids read the same drivel and they don’t act this way.”

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova