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And I didn’t know what it was before I met him and before you could see the show in action.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Typically, much of his work involves observing trends from previous tournaments and monitoring the action as rounds progress.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
According to the team's projections, the population could increase by another 17% to 25% over the next 25 years if no action is taken.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
"I think it is a real crunch point and we need to see some decisive action on this very soon," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Nikita Khrushchev put his hedgehog plan into action that summer.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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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