acted

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On Sunday evening, Ternus greeted attendees at a welcome reception that in some ways also acted as his coming-out party, analysts say.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

That said, Congress has historically acted when Social Security faced financing challenges, although there is no guarantee about how future lawmakers will address the program’s long-term funding issues.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Handy also acted in numerous television crime dramas, including “Alias,” “Criminal Minds,” “NCIS: Los Angeles,” “Rizzoli & Isles,” “CSI: NY,” “Cold Case” and more.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Meanwhile, the resulting increase in oil prices has acted as a drag on the global economy, with the International Monetary Fund External link cutting growth forecasts and raising inflation expectations.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The policeman acted like he hadn’t heard him.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith