acting on

Example Sentences

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As climate change alters wind patterns and ocean behavior, the forces acting on these systems may also affect how energy moves through turbulent flows.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

Security practitioners must govern autonomous agents acting on behalf of enterprises.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

"A planned attack preceded by reconnaissance, and which was ordered by a third party acting on behalf of the Iranian state," he said.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Customs and Border Protection, acting on the warrant, detained Marquez as he returned to the country through the border checkpoint.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

And just as quickly, he lets go; he seems stunned at himself for acting on such an impulse.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper