acted

Example Sentences

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A report later found that police had not acted despite multiple concerns being raised.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

This is part of a continuing investigation into how Leech, now 72, acted in his job between 2021 and 2023 and whether he favored some clients over others.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026

"Sanofi is confident that it has acted, and continues to act, in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including competition rules," a company spokeswoman said.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

It said none of the borrowers acted on those suggestions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

Though details of this gathering did not survive, one or more of the Fox sisters would have acted as mediums.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock