act
Example Sentences
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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
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