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And it is thought an appointment could be imminent, with Scotland returning to action in the Nations League with a four-game block of fixtures, starting in Slovenia on 26 September.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Parents are waiting to see if the coaches will be reinstated before deciding what action they will take.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
Pharmaceutical companies are getting in on the action, too.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
Ahead of the action, easyJet urged staff to call off the strike on such a busy weekend.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
To her credit, the librarian stopped yelling and sprang into action.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
The spokesperson added that "any unilateral actions or agreements concerning transshipped goods must not target or harm the interests of third parties."
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
In sentencing McBride, the judge said while he was of "good character", sharing military secrets was a "gross breach of trust" and he had shown "no contrition" for his actions.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
The FAA said it would “take any necessary safety actions based on the evidence.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
To be more agreeable, one needs to care about how actions affect others.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
Mr. Darling begins, “Last time we all gathered here, we discussed the harm that Mr. Meyer’s actions caused the community. Today, we’re here to learn what Mr. Meyer has done to repair that harm.”
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
Vocabulary lists containing action
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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Common Core Grade 6, List 1
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Common Core Grade 5, List 1
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