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act

[akt] / ækt /








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The European Union said last month it needed to act more forcefully to rebalance its trade relationship with China.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said tech companies "have a moral duty to act by making it impossible for children to take, share or view nude images. If they don't, we will legislate".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The sister act also owned a pied-à-terre in Manhattan.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Judges won’t always act ethically without legal constraints.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Cornelius Grinnell was supposed to act as Maggie’s protector, but his real allegiance was to Elisha’s public image.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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