act
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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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Vocabulary lists containing act
Reading: Literature - Drama - Introductory
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Just Do It: Act
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