in the act of
Example Sentences
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She recounts how they had gone to the home of Holm's boyfriend, a man called Carl Cooper, and found him in the act of selling her clothes.
From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2026
Their measurements reveal planets caught in the act of changing into the super-Earths and sub-Neptunes seen throughout the galaxy.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 31, 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
"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
We freeze, Danuta in the act of shaking out the bed blanket over Max.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
