in action
Example Sentences
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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
An additional 417 service members were wounded in action, it added.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
She hopes to one day work as a public defender and wanted to see Banks’ defense in action.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
But the run-up to the splashy preview has been potentially overshadowed by a string of apparent leaks which appear to show footage of GTA 6 in action.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
She was drawn to World War I memorials, which often listed the names of those killed in action.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
