an act

Example Sentences

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In addition, distributing money to Americans from any deals “would really take an act of Congress,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

This doesn’t work for Alice, however, who goes from disbelief to sabotage to an act of betrayal whose wreckage spills out over the series and blows back on her.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Planer was working with comedy partner Peter Richardson on an act called The Outer Limits in the late 1970s when they saw Mayall, Sayle and Edmonson perform at The Comedy Store in London.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

"We will not allow an act of violence to have the last word, especially during a year when we are reflecting on the 250th anniversary of America and everything we stand for."

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

I said, aware he seemed angry but thinking he was just putting on an act for April Fool’s Day, “Oh yeah? What did I say?”

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King