act
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They said they were looking for several suspects, but insisted the bomb was not an act of terrorism.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
"Things are a bit uncertain in parliament, and that is why we have decided to act responsibly in this situation by making the decision this morning to withdraw this bill," Strommer told reporters.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Many brokerages have policies in place to discourage IPO “flipping” — the act of selling IPO shares soon after they are listed.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
Citi will issue those securities and act as a custodian for them.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The ice is sheer, flat, absolutely slick, and the wind blowing from the rear makes my body act as a sail.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
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Reading: Literature - Drama - Introductory
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