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acting

[ak-ting] / ˈæk tɪŋ /




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As you’ve become busier in your acting career, has it become difficult for you to still make time for your music?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 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

The findings suggest that glucosamine's effects may depend heavily on the biological environment in which it is acting.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

“Because acting superior to everybody and hibernating in my bedroom reading Twilight for the millionth time is only making your summer last an eternity.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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