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[akt] / ækt /








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My other sister spoke with someone at one of the nursing homes, who said I may be able to buy out my mom’s half based on a fair-market-value appraisal, if I act soon.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The peak deliberately falls short of the 177 metres of Barcelona's Montjuic hill -- an act of religious respect from Gaudi who believed the hill was the work of God.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

"While Ofgem, Ofcom and Ofwat have made some progress, they must now act with far greater urgency to ensure consumers get the standard of service they deserve."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The World Cup is a logistical highwire act for the man in charge of scheduling flights at American.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

I can’t believe she’s trying to act like things are fine between us, after what happened today.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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