action
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An army of journalists swarmed around Madison Square Garden for any sign of action.
From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026
Now he is making the bet that voters will honor more decisive action, even though the package imposes more burdens on certain groups, such as better paid employees and future retirees.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
It has confirmed it will not extend the agreement for another 16 years, while stopping short of more dramatic action.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
“Go outside. Bear witness. Make a record. Pass it on,” writes Mark in this eloquent, impassioned plea for us all to remain involved in environmental action.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026
He was about to jump into action when Sinclair acknowledged the man and they had a brief conversation.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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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