acting as
Example Sentences
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When a default wave appears to be looming, spreads tend to shoot higher, acting as a canary in the coal mine.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 3, 2026
Oman, which has been acting as a mediator between the US and Iran, called for all parties to continue having open dialogue to resolve the crisis.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
These salts perform two jobs at once, acting as both the reaction medium and the catalyst that drives the chemical conversion.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 21, 2026
They also serve as executive whisperers, translating the goals and strategies from bosses on high, while also acting as buffers for those higher up the ladder, sparing executives the headaches of petty issues.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Some became the object of hate for allegedly acting as informers and providing police with lists of student leaders.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
