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in the act of

CONJUNCTION
as
Synonyms
WEAK
at the time that during the time that in the process of just as on the point of

Example Sentences

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Scientists have, for the first time, clearly captured a subduction zone in the act of breaking apart.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026

Capturing a comet in the act of fragmenting is something the team had long hoped to achieve.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

Marsh was fouled in the act of shooting with 8.7 seconds left but missed both attempts.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2026

The Sweden striker was injured in a tackle from the defender in the act of scoring the opening goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory and limped off the pitch.

From Barron's • Dec. 23, 2025

He might pretend to go and then turn back, and catch me in the act of stealing the cart and suit.

From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien