acting

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Charged and eventually cleared of affray, he explained he was acting to defend to members of the public.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The elder Pulte, Mark’s father and grandfather of the incoming acting intelligence director, poured “tens of millions” into the schools over the years, reportedly.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Iliffe-Moon often finds herself in meetings alongside engineers and product managers, acting as a stand-in for the everyday, often cynical consumer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

In her third season in the WNBA, the once-shining superstar is acting like a spoiled brat.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

For a moment, Jonah was afraid that she wasn’t going to react—why was she acting so freaky?

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix