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[akt] / ækt /








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Kotlikoff said in the video the school supported the decision to reopen the criminal investigation, but added that Cornell "will not wait for the investigation or the review to be completed before we act."

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

They may act impulsively, be manipulative, or even outright lie to advance their careers - but how can you tell the difference between an unpleasant co-worker and someone displaying psychopathic traits?

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

They can also act as signals that influence how cells function.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026

As their voices rise, David becomes suddenly present, joining in and raising his arms, withered and white, in an act of confident faith and final resolve.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Why does Clara act like I’m always dissing her?

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

Once we discover more about Pugh’s Cathy—once we’ve seen her do the horrible acts I’ve listed—her observation that the only true freedom in this world is economic freedom makes more sense.

From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026

A UK-Iranian dual national arrested on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts in connection with an incident at RAF Fairford has been released on bail.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

Why Cajon Pass acts like an "earthquake gate"

From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026

One of the book’s less convincing claims is that the band is best understood as a throwback to early ’90s acts like Nirvana and Pearl Jam.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

“He’s really worried about my nonexistent five kids too. The way he acts, you’d think one of them was going to be president someday.”

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

The investors would profit if bonds outperformed relative to swaps, which acted as the hedge.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

Scientists had previously suggested that these unusually large magnetofossils might have acted as protective spines.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026

But it was during the pandemic home-buying frenzy and he felt he was running out of time, so once the couple found a home they wanted, they acted fast.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026

A PSG statement at the time said it "has always acted in full compliance with the laws and regulations enacted by sports institutions" and it "denies the allegations".

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

Though he still had not made the engagement public, Elisha “cared no longer … for the world’s opinion or its sneers …” and acted like it.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

Ancient stars provide a different kind of evidence, acting as a fossil record of events that occurred billions of years ago.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026

When a default wave appears to be looming, spreads tend to shoot higher, acting as a canary in the coal mine.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 3, 2026

"He says and does eccentric things, he's an amazing guy, but I think he's like acting out because he's not been chosen."

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

But there’s a catch: The movie’s twist poses a major acting challenge for Cruise, and forces audiences to reconsider what they’ve seen.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

“I’ll give her the message,” I say, already looking forward to acting out the whole scene for Lizzie tonight at the Mutton.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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