act
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In LaSalle’s opinion, echoed by many critics at the time, the maudlin elements of the film’s third act are its undoing.
From Salon • Jun. 28, 2026
Bemused onlookers were unaware it was an act of political protest.
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026
Architecture is the most optimistic of art forms, because to create spaces for living and working, for worshiping and governing, is by its nature a positive act.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026
On Friday, they urged "everyone to act responsibly and ensure their own safety and that of others".
From Barron's • Jun. 27, 2026
And I had to force myself to act as if I said it every day.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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Reading: Literature - Drama - Introductory
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