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We are watching the best drivers in the world, who have wet tyres, but it seems when it rains prior to the start of a race, the action gets under way too late.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
“They want details, they want fast-moving action, they want definitive and explicit descriptions of what’s going on.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
Turkey is curating an "action agenda" alongside the negotiations that encourages countries to support non-binding pledges on issues from artificial intelligence to waste management.
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
The announcement referenced only “a new enforcement action ... for policies that require staff to keep sensitive information hidden from parents.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
However, this was one of those rare occasions when lying really was the best course of action.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
There is sometimes anger in their actions, but it is rarely of the bulging-neck-vein variety.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
“At this time, L.A. Unified has not been notified of any new or additional enforcement actions by the U.S. Department of Justice,” a district statement said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
OpenAI has admitted its actions were "not good enough" after one of its rogue agents breached Australian government websites in June and apologised again.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Lai's office confirmed Zhang's actions had targeted the president's family and said it was a case of "transnational repression."
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
At last, three long days after the assassination, he could read about his history-making actions and how they were reported to the nation.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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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