acted on

Example Sentences

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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

It is not clear whether this complaint was acted on.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 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

“ICE got bad information and acted on it in line with bad training,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

She didn’t have to wait to be considered an adult for her wants around her body to be acted on; her parents understood how important it was for her well-being.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi