acts

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Efficient freight rail acts as a foundational shock absorber for national supply chains and a shield protecting the global competitiveness of our exporters.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Current and former Lebanese military officials acknowledge that the army acts as a unifying institution rather than a formidable fighting force.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The remaining members of EW&F, including original members Philip Bailey, White’s half-brother Verdine, and Ralph Johnson, form one of the few nostalgia acts that can still draw people to arenas.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

When commentator Graham Norton asked Olly Alexander what advice he'd give acts based on his own experience in 2024, Alexander's reply was telling.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Trey acts like he’s on the basketball court.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes