acting

Example Sentences

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“Not much the firefighters can do when it was blowing that hard,” said Kelly Singer, acting deputy fire chief for the newly minted U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“The culture is antiestablishment and he’s acting like he’s part of the establishment,” said Rachel Janfaza, founder of The Up and Up, a nonpartisan research firm focused on Gen Z.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

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

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Mom’s acting so frantic and angry I can’t help but start to cry.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy