acted

Example Sentences

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The banks have denied they acted illegally in closing the accounts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

"Upon receiving this report we acted promptly, removing the listing and suspending the account pending the outcome of any investigation," a spokesperson said.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

That said, Congress has historically acted when Social Security faced financing challenges, although there is no guarantee about how future lawmakers will address the program’s long-term funding issues.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

The punitive phase of the civil trial began Thursday, after jurors determined that Grossman had acted with malice and oppression and Erickson with malice, oppression or fraud.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

He acted like he was jealous of the little mare.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls