acted on

Example Sentences

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Critics are questioning whether warnings were acted on quickly enough.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Instead of altering the genes themselves, evolution acted on regulatory elements, often described as genetic "switches," that control when and where these genes are activated.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

As of Friday morning, the Israeli army had not acted on warnings the day before that it would strike wide areas in the capital's south.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

One hurdle for Western officials has been the difficulty of proving a captain acted on orders from Beijing or Moscow, particularly since many ships involved are flagged under third countries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

He probably ought to speak with Cantu, then, going over the facts so that the mayor would understand this incident was spontaneous, not planned—Pacheco had acted on his own.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols