in action
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"It's incredible that with modern technology, we are actually able to see planet formation in action, and Roman will take planet hunting to the next level."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 17, 2026
As of June 30, seven US service members had been killed in action and seven killed in non-hostile events during OEF combat operations, the report said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
This is, in many ways, a perfect example of lateral thinking in action: Two intelligent groups looking at exactly the same situation and perceiving entirely different realities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
It is an action but it is also seeing in action.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
During the Battle of Manhattan, Nico had seen him in action - the camp’s best combat medic, risking his life to save wounded campers.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
