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acting

[ak-ting] / ˈæk tɪŋ /




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“I continue to be amazed by what this extraordinary group of people are achieving every day even amidst all the forces acting against us. And Elon is one of the best humans I know.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Deputy Gov. Ryozo Himino will serve as acting chairman for the upcoming June 15-16 monetary policy meeting, while Deputy Gov. Shinichi Uchida will conduct the post-meeting press conference, the bank said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

But in the case of AI171, the information revealed by the investigation so far has triggered a major backlash from safety campaigners, pilots' groups and lawyers acting for the bereaved relatives.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

At the time, Todd Blanche still headed the office, before assuming the role of acting attorney general in April.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

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

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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