act like
Example Sentences
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They’re in the best position to know when they’re frothy, though, and don’t always act like it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
Environmentalists also say river bank fortifications destroy shallow-water zones where aquatic life and insects breed -- and the adjoining natural floodplains that act like sponges at times of excess water.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
“I did not ever really think this would be something,” McVay said, “but I’m not going to sit here and act like I’m not excited about the possibility of it.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
"He tried to act like he cared, like he was their friend," said Hardy, who supported many of the families.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
And Dad didn’t act like anything was wrong.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
