action
Example Sentences
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Washington, D.C. took a similar action in November.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
Union leaders said they would seek to remove legal obstacles to a strike, referring to management’s attempt to halt the industrial action in a local court.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Humanitarian agencies have said such large-scale action has not yet begun.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Randall Kroszner, who served as a Fed governor alongside Warsh in the early 2000s, thinks Warsh will press for action.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
“If people had known about the trade, it would have been open revolt,” said one UBS bond trader close to the action.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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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