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"We will take all available legal action against attempts to misrepresent our company," said the spokesperson.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
And I didn’t know what it was before I met him and before you could see the show in action.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Despite recent foreign-exchange intervention, the Japanese currency has weakened again to near the 160 threshold against the dollar, a level seen as a potential trigger for more government action.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
According to the team's projections, the population could increase by another 17% to 25% over the next 25 years if no action is taken.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
At that point you are truly in a pickle, for instead of swift action there will be a lengthy discussion as onlookers try to determine which of them is best qualified to assist.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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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