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actor

[ak-ter] / ˈæk tər /


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However, it would be several years and multiple price cuts before the actor managed to offload the property—ultimately breaking even with a $7 million sale.

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

The actor made the arrangements after seeing a video of the students pleading with him to persuade their head teacher Daniel Woodrow to take them to see the movie.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

The actor updated the space so it could open to the pool and added generous closet space.

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

The actor, who first played Stuart in a 2009 episode of “The Big Bang Theory,” says “it’s super exciting and humbling” to be the titular character and No. 1 on the call sheet.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

“He’s an actor by trade, and often travels around the world with various theater companies.”

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket

"We call on all actors to constructively engage in negotiations under UN auspices."

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

The characters’ interplay with the audience becomes a prominent feature of the show, with the actors often calling out for a response or engaging in frisky, friendly exchanges.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

The actors John Ritter and Alan Thicke also died from aortic dissections.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

Rather, the project has actually created new jobs, including for actors.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

My eyebrows, good actors, do their jobs, curling up curiously.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali




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