acted on

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In his sentencing remarks, Judge James Sampson accepted there was "no evidence of threats, violence or coercion", adding the parents - who had no previous convictions - acted on "misguided cultural beliefs, rather than malice".

From BBC • May 15, 2026

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

The city’s Police Department confirmed Duggar’s arrest in a separate statement, noting it acted on a warrant issued by the Bay County Sheriff’s Office.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

It also meant that whenever a body is not acted on by any force, it will keep on moving in a straight line at the same speed.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking