act
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I think when you first retire an act after the special comes out and that act is done, there’s a sense of like, “There’s no way I’m gonna write another one.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Although Meta has considerable means to fight and appeal, the prospect of prolonged legal conflict could act as a brake on the stock for some time.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
This is a semiregular act of morbid curiosity, not a sound investment strategy.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
Burton added: "Our top priority is safety and protecting the bridge for the future, so it's important that we act when our sensors pick up any change."
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
I tried to act natural, though I could feel my neck and the back of my ears go hot.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
Vocabulary lists containing act
Reading: Literature - Drama - Introductory
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Just Do It: Act
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