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act

[akt] / ækt /








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But Simon Jones, prosecuting, argued it was a "deliberate act" that was carefully planned out.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Beijing appears to aim "to offer economic incentives while monitoring North Korea to ensure it does not act against Beijing's interests in the diplomatic and military spheres", Hong said.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 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

Father said he must have gone to the country to finish his latest book, an act of fabrication that was a stretch even for a dressmaker.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman




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