act
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"This act of hatred has no place in our society, and certainly no place on the streets of Northern Ireland," said Emma Little-Pengelly.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Beijing appears to aim "to offer economic incentives while monitoring North Korea to ensure it does not act against Beijing's interests in the diplomatic and military spheres", Hong said.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 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
Before he had time to act, Father Finnegan found The Way to Rio Luna next to the box of fishing wire and hooks.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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Reading: Literature - Drama - Introductory
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