acting

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Which role would tempt her back to acting?

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

Many party guests noticed Nick acting strangely, the friends said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Peter was acting in the theater here, and getting bigger parts all the time.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo