in the act 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
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
A key moment came before Arundell's try when scrum-half Simi Kuruvoli spilled the ball in the act of scoring.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2025
"This is the first time we have a clear picture of a subduction zone caught in the act of dying," said Shuck.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 25, 2025
The startled miller looked up, caught in the act of putting some of Dick’s granny’s grain into his own sacks.
From "The Midwife's Apprentice" by Karen Cushman
