action
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The truth is that the ADA’s action only validated the editorial’s exhortation to scientists to speak out forcefully: “We can no longer afford complacency and fear. We must all act now!”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
What else could motivate him into action quite like some Lorne Michaels mentee?
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
She said controlling the borders was "completely different" to taking "retrospective action on people who have made a life here".
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The stock’s tight trading action, a classic bullish hallmark, accompanied its climb from $600 last June to $1,000 by January.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
“If people had known about the trade, it would have been open revolt,” said one UBS bond trader close to the action.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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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