action
Example Sentences
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As Jackson pointed out, the relevant House Committee said it “wishes to make plain that it expects the courts to imply private rights of action under this legislation.”
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
The director is a longtime action coordinator mentored by Donnie Yen; likewise, Sonomura has started to helm his own fastidiously staged chaos.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
She said it was "not good enough to call for calm" and urged leaders to take action.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Around 95% of stock market action takes place within the upper and lower bands.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
The dog had seen the rifle in action, and it frightened him to his core.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
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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