action
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In the latest case, a man called Robert Adamson applied to the Court of Session to raise the action for himself and the other drivers.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
“While higher real rates, a firmer dollar, and profit-taking could weigh on near-term price action, recent pullbacks suggest underlying demand remains resilient,” analysts at ING said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
If they didn’t there would be consequences: dismissal or resignation, and sometimes legal action.
From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026
But his next book will combine the two — in addition to the familiar Virginia setting, the action will go cross-country and reach Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
To her credit, the librarian stopped yelling and sprang into action.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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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