in the act of
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She cradles the infant Jesus in her left arm, the latter seen in the act of blessing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 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
Hermione was watching Ron fret over the fate of the Cattermoles, and there was such tenderness in her expression that Harry felt almost as if he had surprised her in the act of kissing him.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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