acted on

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Instead of altering the genes themselves, evolution acted on regulatory elements, often described as genetic "switches," that control when and where these genes are activated.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

As of Friday morning, the Israeli army had not acted on warnings the day before that it would strike wide areas in the capital's south.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

One hurdle for Western officials has been the difficulty of proving a captain acted on orders from Beijing or Moscow, particularly since many ships involved are flagged under third countries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The police acted on a suspect description given to police in 2010 by the roommate of one victim, Amber Costello, after she had a run-in with a client.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“The man was something more than a mere criminal who acted on impulse,” Greeman said.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson