acting

Example Sentences

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“Today’s D.C. Circuit stay allowing the government to designate Anthropic as a supply chain risk is a resounding victory for military readiness,” said Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

At the time, Bondi said the department was acting “at the request” of the Pentagon.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Despite McKellen’s apparent modesty about his film acting, he’s always had a tremendous presence on screen.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

“There is broader awareness and accessible information available. Gen Z has seen other generations struggling. They are acting on this awareness,” Assaf said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

He dropped to the deck, instinct acting before he had understood.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell