- present participle of act.
acting
Example Sentences
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But Walton had "zero interest in acting" as a young child - boxing was his first love.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
For one, his acting resume is the stuff of thespian fantasy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
Sherrill on Friday said Acting State Comptroller Shirley Emehelu will step in as acting secretary of state.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
Hammer was dropped by his agency and lost acting jobs, and he now contends he had no idea “Citizen Vigilante” would be so “disgusting.”
From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2026
“I am lucky to have her help, but acting isn’t what I’m interested in. It’s the set design that intrigues me.”
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
