actions

Example Sentences

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Their actions, casting adrift the ship's captain William Bligh, have been immortalised in books and film.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

But he said people who spoke out and protested against such actions must be clear that the "onus falls squarely on the state – not an entire people".

From BBC • May 14, 2026

She found the clerk’s actions were motivated by the “siren call of celebrity” and a desire to sell more books, but were “foolish and fleeting” and didn’t change the jury’s decision that Murdaugh was guilty.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

The actions were met with immediate push back from California officials.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

There it was: a reflection that wasn’t repeating his actions!

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young