act
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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
It was also directed at US and Israeli allies across the region who were watching closely to see whether Tehran would act on its threats.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
In addition, distributing money to Americans from any deals “would really take an act of Congress,” he said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
Judges won’t always act ethically without legal constraints.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
I decided that I’d act like I didn’t even hear what she had asked me.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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Vocabulary lists containing act
Reading: Literature - Drama - Introductory
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Just Do It: Act
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