actions

Example Sentences

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Beijing's embassy in Colombo said illicit activity in Sri Lanka had risen following enforcement actions in Cambodia, Myanmar as well as the United Arab Emirates.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Unsavory, sure, and illegal to boot, but desperate times call for desperate actions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

It contains 26 actions aimed at restoring Northern Ireland's semi-natural peatlands to functioning ecosystems by 2040, but highlights that "significant financial resources" will be needed.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

These examples remind us of the impacts of our actions beyond our individual footprints.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

I was so set on helping Ollie, I didn’t notice how my actions were affecting Pua.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila