acting

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In that sense, it's acting as a bridge between eras, giving audiences a new interpretation of the character while the big-screen Bond team takes its time deciding who will next wield 007's Walther PPK.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

And they have said publicly that they do not believe the U.S. is acting in good faith.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

She had second thoughts when she found that she couldn’t book acting gigs overseas since she was an American.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

That in turn has raised the cost of borrowing for households and businesses, and is already acting as a restraint on the economy that should help cool inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

“I’ll give her the message,” I say, already looking forward to acting out the whole scene for Lizzie tonight at the Mutton.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin