acting

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Mr. Barr describes the acting attorney general as “well qualified” and able to provide “much needed leadership and stability.’

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

The Society of Professional Journalists’ ethics code emphasizes minimizing harm while also acting in the public interest and holding power accountable.

From Salon • Jul. 2, 2026

Video of the incident showed Smith apologizing to Jackson shortly afterward, saying he was acting in character and believed the 25-year-old was a “worker,” meaning he was involved in the wrestling show.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

The responding officer wrote that a neighbor told him that her neighbor’s son, identified in the report as Ciarri Campbell, “was acting crazy and putting stuff in her trash and yelling at her.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

Elisha had thought that Catholic rituals might suit her interest in mystery, acting as a bridge away from Spiritualism.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock