action
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So if coordinated action by governments can’t correct these imbalances, will it take a crisis?
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
One father, who is taking separate legal action against the clinic, told the BBC his 16-year-old son forged his mother's signature to access hormone treatment and was prescribed oestrogen without his parents' knowledge.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Barron’s will be covering the IPO throughout the day and readers can get updates on all of the action here.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
As Jackson pointed out, the relevant House Committee said it “wishes to make plain that it expects the courts to imply private rights of action under this legislation.”
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
When word of the German action reached the Russian capital, Czar Nicholas, after much hesitation, ordered the full mobilization of Russia’s armed forces.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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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