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action

[ak-shuhn] / ˈæk ʃən /






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The man whose loafer launched an empire wanted a piece of the action this time.

From Los Angeles Times

The roots of the legal action date back to Sept. 30, 2021, when a large fire engulfed the warehouse and distribution center of the cosmetics corporation Virgin Scent.

From Los Angeles Times

Leaders of the American Historical Association, the American Library Association and the American Alliance of Museums warned that changes to the agency’s grant language and recent funding actions have led to uncertainty across the field.

From Salon

They rebounded Friday after the Food and Drug Administration chief threatened action against the mass marketing of copycat drugs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Other cities and provinces have set up their own action plans and embodied AI funds to provide capital for the industry.

From The Wall Street Journal