act
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"With the pressures facing Scotland's seabirds intensifying, we have a responsibility to act," she said.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The World Cup is a logistical highwire act for the man in charge of scheduling flights at American.
From The Wall Street Journal • 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
He continued to tour, doing stand-up and serving as the opening act for such musicians as Lionel Richie and Dolly Parton, and starred in TV movies.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
“So is avoiding eye contact an act of self-preservation or cowardice?”
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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Reading: Literature - Drama - Introductory
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