act

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Chubb “will act as the lead underwriter issuing policies for eligible vessels.”

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi called the act a sign of moral collapse by “an enemy in disarray,” stating that such actions will not compel Iranians to surrender.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Whatever the act is, it’s hidden from the trailer, but the ensuing reactions are not.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

In this scenario, Starship would act as a protective shield and slow the spacecraft down as it enters the planet's atmosphere.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

The ice is sheer, flat, absolutely slick, and the wind blowing from the rear makes my body act as a sail.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen