acting

Example Sentences

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I took that work ethic to the California Institute of the Arts, where I majored in acting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Helen’s on her way to Los Angeles, looking for her big break after years of stage acting and a handful of film roles as a background extra.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Federal Housing Finance Agency chief Bill Pulte, who also leads the mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, was named as the acting director of national intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Sit at a table with a bunch of actors and it inevitably becomes an impromptu acting class, one in which even the Michelle Pfeiffer is leaning over to observe.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

I knew parents were probably involved with my friends acting weird.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller