act
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Had Kapp been captured, Mr. Talty relates, “one thing would have been clear to the Germans: Cicero was not a double agent” and they could act on what he told them.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
These cells act as an early defense system, helping prevent cancer from spreading throughout the body.
From Science Daily • May 31, 2026
He added that her claim that she had never witnessed her husband act in a similar way since the debate “defies the smell test.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
But I encourage you to reframe your mindset and think of saving for retirement as an act of kindness toward your future self.
From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026
He planned to keep the Prince Charming act up all night.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Vocabulary lists containing act
Reading: Literature - Drama - Introductory
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Just Do It: Act
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