act
Example Sentences
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Under the terms of the ceasefire published by Washington, Israel reserves the right to act against "planned, imminent or ongoing attacks".
From Barron's • May 24, 2026
Injectable drugs tend to act faster than oral medications, and Wegovy is prescribed at a higher dose than Ozempic.
From Science Daily • May 23, 2026
If shipowners fail to act, responsibility can then fall to the vessel's flag state and, ultimately, port authorities.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Losing Goodall and the visibility she brought was a blow, but the students were eager to act.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
When the trooper, too, began to get teary, Truman fell back on his strongman act of bravado.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
Vocabulary lists containing act
Reading: Literature - Drama - Introductory
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Just Do It: Act
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