action
Example Sentences
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“She is a prime example of today’s ‘ready for action’ rising women conductors.”
From New York Times • Jan. 18, 2023
For example, a shot from outside the area which hit the target would be classed as a 'confidence action' and rewarded with a point.
From BBC • Aug. 10, 2022
"The state law created a so-called 'private right of action' to enforce the restriction," in the words of a CNN report.
From Salon • Sep. 7, 2021
“The Court does not believe that an ‘official action’ can include non-action,” Stelzer wrote in a June 10 ruling granting a preliminary injunction.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 20, 2019
And with the new departments were often instituted ‘community action’ programs.
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
Vocabulary lists containing action
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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Common Core Grade 6, List 1
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Common Core Grade 5, List 1
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