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act

[akt] / ækt /








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State Governor Kathy Hochul described the attack as "an act of horrific violence."

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

They can flag sleep apnea, predict illnesses—even act as contraception.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

What makes the review especially interesting is that the plant does not appear to act through only one biological route.

From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026

Eagle argued that Hood County had unique legal authority to act.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

When the trooper, too, began to get teary, Truman fell back on his strongman act of bravado.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone




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