acting

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The Brooklyn jury found Lu Jianwang guilty on one of two federal counts related to acting as an unregistered foreign agent of China and one count of obstructing justice by destroying evidence.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

During her time at LACHSA, Raj took music, fashion and acting classes, and says its music tech class was her favorite.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Green has been director of the contest since 2024, after previously acting as the head of ceremonies for the 2012 London Olympics, and the chief creative officer of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Kyle Diamantas, a deputy within the agency, is expected to step in as acting commissioner, according to several news outlets.

From Salon • May 13, 2026

Miss Mortimer brought her cups of soothing tea laced with honey, and the children laughed and clapped to see her acting out all her thoughts, rather than speaking them.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood