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Washington, D.C. took a similar action in November.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
Roosevelt directed Garfield to engage in a three-step campaign: Build a record against targeted companies; leak their worst offenses to the press to generate outrage; then press Congress for action against the offenders.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
British number one Emma Raducanu will make her return to action in Strasbourg after being granted a wildcard, as she seeks match practice before the French Open.
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
Musical instruments were heard playing behind the cabinet doors even when the brothers were securely tied, allegedly proving spirit action.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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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